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Spenser And The Human, Ayesha Ramachandran, Melissa Sanchez
Spenser And The Human, Ayesha Ramachandran, Melissa Sanchez
Ayesha Ramachandran
A special issue of Spenser Studies, guest edited with Melissa E. Sanchez. Forthcoming in 2016.
The Borris Lace Collection: A Unique Irish Needlelace, Annette Meldrum, Marie Laurie
The Borris Lace Collection: A Unique Irish Needlelace, Annette Meldrum, Marie Laurie
Annette M Meldrum Mrs
The tiny Irish village of Borris was once famous for its marvelous lace, and a rare private collection containing some of the finest examples is the inspiration for this beautiful book. It's a catalog of the collection, a guide to making Borris lace in 16 projects, and a rich tribute to the social, cultural, and historical significance of lacework to the specific region and to Ireland at large. The fascinating story of the social history is inextricably woven with the tragic Irish Potato Famine, and started out as a way for poor women to earn money for their families. The …
Masonry And Orangeism: More Fraternal And Less Vitrolic In A Changing Scene, Paul J. Rich
Masonry And Orangeism: More Fraternal And Less Vitrolic In A Changing Scene, Paul J. Rich
Paul J. Rich
The Orange Order has figured in Irish history and in the problems of Northern Ireland for two centuries. Although it has many Masonic affinities, it is an international movement (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, parts of Africa) with it sown distinct culture, and its rituals at times have supported a virulent Protestantism.