Buried Lives: The Protestants of Southern Ireland

In-depth and well- researched look at the history and experience of Protestants in the Republic of Ireland The early twentieth century saw the transformation of the southern Irish Protestants from a once strong people into an isolated, pacified community. Their influence, status and numbers had all but disappeared by the end of the civil war in 1923 and they were to form a quiescent minority up to modern times. This book tells the tale of this transformation and their forced adaptation, exploring the lasting effect that it had on both the Protestant community and the wider Irish society and investigating how Protestants in southern Ireland view their place in the Republic today. AUTHOR: Robin Bury, who lives in Dublin, is a historian, writer and chair of the Reform Group. He has an M.Phil in Modern Irish History from Trinity College Dublin and has written articles for The Irish Times and The Irish Examiner. SELLING POINTS: . First dedicated history on the subject . An expert analysis, building on the original records and primary research . Written in a clear and accessible style