Ascendancy to Oblivion

The Anglo-Irish oligarchy gave Ireland much of her modern culture and architecture— but also left a legacy that has festered violently. A highly original, insightful look at the " Troubles" traces the rise and sudden disappearance of this elite group that so dominated Irish life from the 18th to the early 20th centuries. " ...pure pleasure...the most entertaining and fascinating book I have read for a long time." — "Molly Keane."