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A few newbie questions re: Ulster
OrthodoxUlsterDate: Monday, 2009-09-07, 7:46 AM | Message # 1
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Hey y'all,

Firstly, I'm not sure if this is in the correct section. I apologize if it isn't.
Secondly, thanks for giving me the opportunity to ask a few ill informed questions.

OK. I guess I need a history lesson as I'm not exactly sure why many Ulstermen (and ladies) are so loyal to England (though this does explain the Orange loyalty as well). Personally, I'm not that enamored with England. Could any of you point me to where I could learn more? I've read James Leyburns' "Scotch-Irish" and really enjoyed it.

Thanks,
Christian


"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner"
 
CulzieDate: Monday, 2009-09-07, 2:28 PM | Message # 2
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Hello Christian,

There are quite a few books out concerning the Ulster-Scots. My three top ones are 'God's Frontiersmen' 'Ulster Sails West' and one written by a fellow countryman of yours James Webb's 'Born Fighting'

Billy Kennedy has written a whole series of books on the Ulster-Scots in the different parts of America. Mostly in the Southern States I may add.

Sadly 'God's Frontiersmen' is out of print,but you still might be able to pick one up somewhere. There was also a documentry made with the same name and produced at the same time as the book. It is on the Streaming Video section here. The video covers the movement from Scotland to Ulster to America, wheras the book also takes in the Ulster-Scots in Canada,Australia and New Zealand. The video is about 3-1/2 hrs long,so best watched in stages I would say.

Yeah the relationship with England is a complex one. Maybe best summed up by a similar hypothetical situation in the USA.....if there was a demand by Mexico for the return of Texas, a murder and bombing campaign was started by Mexicans within Texas to back up this claim by Mexico,then I believe those Texans who may not have much time for the Federal goverment would rather throw their lot in with Washington,than face goverment by Mexico.

I agree though it was England's treatment of the Presbyterians that forced many of them to sail to the New World. Though have to say there were other reasons too.

Ps I have given a site (blog) on here, where another book dealing with the Ulster-Scots can be read. The book is 'To Ulster's Credit'


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JonathanDate: Monday, 2009-09-07, 10:11 PM | Message # 3
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here is the video that culzie was referring to, its a good watch, but as he said its rather long.

http://sonsie.info/load/2-1-0-1

 
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