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  • Published In: Parliamentary History, 2023, v. 42, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 2

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Abstract

This article provides an overview of the political situation in Ireland in the early 18th century, focusing on the Brodrick family and the controversy surrounding the introduction of halfpence coins by William Wood. The text discusses the opposition to the coins, the role of Jonathan Swift in orchestrating resistance, and the political tensions between Grafton and Walpole. It also mentions the appointment of Hugh Boulter as Archbishop of Armagh and the arrival of Lord Carteret as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The article concludes with the resignation of Alan Brodrick as chancellor of Ireland and the subsequent political developments in the country. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Parliamentary History. 2023/10, Vol. 42, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0264-2824
  • DOI:10.1111/1750-0206.12710
  • Accession Number:173396860
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