JOURNAL ARTICLE

Parallels and Patterns: Thomas D’Arcy McGee, Conor Cruise O’Brien and Edmund Burke.

  • Published In: Canadian Journal of Irish Studies, 2025, v. 46, n. 1/2. P. 154 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wilson, David A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the historical and ideological parallels between Thomas D'Arcy McGee and Conor Cruise O'Brien, examining how both men transitioned from radical nationalism to constitutional conservatism. Topics include the polarizing legacies of Irish political figures, the influence of Edmund Burke's philosophy on anti-revolutionary thought, and the recurring patterns of vitriol faced by those who shift their political allegiances.

Additional Information

  • Source:Canadian Journal of Irish Studies. 2025/01, Vol. 46, Issue 1/2, p154
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:07031459
  • Accession Number:191437268

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