Women, Power and Consciousness in Nineteenth Century Ireland, Mary Cullen and Maria Luddy (eds.) (Attic Press, £15.99 pb), Women in Ireland, 1800-1918: A Documentary History, Maria Luddy (Cork University Press, £40 hb, £17.50 pb) In Their Own Voice:

To be asked to review three new publications on Irish women's history is in itself a heart-warming and encouraging experience, and a clear indication of the progress currently being made by researchers and writers in this field. At a time when we are particularly concerned to recognise and celebrate the multi-faceted nature of female experience—to ... Read more