The Life, Times, and Correspondence of the Right Rev. Dr. Doyle, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin

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This biography of the Irish Catholic bishop James Doyle, first published in 1861, offers a fascinating portrait of a man who played a significant role in the political and religious life of 19th-century Ireland. William John Fitzpatrick draws on a wealth of correspondence and other primary sources to trace Doyle's career and achievements, including his involvement in the fight for Catholic emancipation and his efforts to promote education and social welfare in his diocese.