Beaten into the Clay: The Enduring Presence of Oliver Cromwell and his 1649-1653 Irish Campaign in Irish Folk and Literary Consciousness

Author

James Griffioen, Western Michigan University

Date of Defense

8-28-1999

Department

History

First Advisor

Dr. Seamus Cooney

Second Advisor

Dr. John Cooley

Abstract

Oliver Cromwell is a fascinating figure, hated and revered across the former empire. Devotion to and hatred of his memory mark clear lines in the spectrum of Anglo-Hibernian relations. In Ireland I heard more about him than Michael Collins and Brian Boru. I myself was fascinated by these stories and explanations of his cruelty, but even more so by the fact that they were remembered with such detail and enthusiasm.

Recommended Citation

Griffioen, James, "Beaten into the Clay: The Enduring Presence of Oliver Cromwell and his 1649-1653 Irish Campaign in Irish Folk and Literary Consciousness" (1999). Honors Theses. 1258.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1258

Access Setting

Honors Thesis-Campus Only