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The Fall From 'Their Ancient Dignities': How The Old English Became Irish From The Viewpoint Of England, Katharine Beene Dec 2018

The Fall From 'Their Ancient Dignities': How The Old English Became Irish From The Viewpoint Of England, Katharine Beene

History Theses

This thesis examines the struggle of the Old English to maintain their control in Ireland during an increasingly chaotic period. To understand this struggle for control this thesis examines the relationship between the English in England and the demographic groups in Ireland in the context of a rapidly changing society. Between the years of 1625 and 1660 the Old English lost control in Ireland and ceased to exist as a separate identity group. The English in England and the New English had a clear advantage in the fight for power and influence. In the end we see that the Old …


A History Of Boundaries: Redefining The Bordering Process, Cuong Han Le May 2018

A History Of Boundaries: Redefining The Bordering Process, Cuong Han Le

History Theses

Societies throughout time and space have shaped their interactions with each other and their environments by forming boundaries. The function of boundaries, constructed through the process of bordering shape whether boundaries exhibit monologic or dialogic qualities. Boundaries expressed as enacted or discursive depending on their relations with others. Current scholarships use boundaries and bordering inconsistently, or as simplified monoliths. In order to overcome imprecise definitions, the study tests a set of theories by Denis Cosgrove, Etienne Balibar, Erin Williams, Harvey Starr, and G. Dale Thomas about geographic knowledge, periphery, and proximity. The theories are challenged or confirmed through analyzing their …