A census of Ireland, circa 1659 : with essential materials from the poll money ordinances 1660-1661/ edited by Séamus Pender ; with a new introduction by William J. Smyth.

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At head of title: Coimisiúm láimhscríbhinní na hEireann.

The so-called '1659 Census' appears to be one of the most comprehensive and accessible of 'survey' documents that has come down to us from the mid-seventeenth century. Yet the 'Census' has received little scholarly analysis - no doubt because it is generally perceived as an incomplete, highly flawed and very ambiguous document. Once a clear picture of the strengths and deficiencies of the returns has been determined, what Professor Smyth seeks to demonstrate in this new introduction to Pender's edition is that the Census is a better, more consistent and much more important source of information on mid-seventeenth century Ireland than has been allowed for in the existing literature. Professor Smyth also locates the 'Census' in the context of William Petty's overall work objectives in the 1660s and by way of series of island-wide maps, reveals the relevance of the 'Census' to ongoing research on seventeenth century Ireland. -- front flap of dust jacket.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

See also other edition: A Census of Ireland, circa 1659 : with supplementary material from the Poll Money Ordinances (1660-1661) Original

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