Making Empire

This book re-examines empire as a process and Ireland's role within it through the lens of early modernity.

It explores how Ireland formed an integral part of the English imperial system, how the Irish operated as agents of empire, and how Ireland served as a laboratory for imperial practices.

The book also delves into the impact of empire on people living in early modern Ireland and highlights the iterative and durable process of colonization and its varied effects on different parts of Ireland.