posted on 2023-03-22, 14:50authored byUniversity of Limerick History Society
The study of history is a well established discipline. For over sixty years
teachers and students of history have been served by Irish Historical Studies
which has set the standard for most professional writing of history in Ireland.
In recent years historians have opted to answer new needs by publishing new
publications such as the Irish Economic and Social History Journal and
History Ireland.
Irish universities too, have a well earned reputation in fostering
historical analysis and scholarship. The University of Limerick History
Society, established in 1997, devoted itself to promoting the study of history
within the University. With the active support of Dr. Bernadette Whelan and
the history faculty the Society grew to become one of the most active groups on
campus. At its foundation, members of the History Society adopted the idea of
producing a journal dedicated to publishing both undergraduate and postgraduate
work. In conjunction with this. members of the Society thought it
appropriate to publish the papers presented at their meetings.
This first volume of History Studies contains papers presented to the
History Society, including those delivered as part of the Holocaust Forum
which took place in November-December 1997.
With the support of the history faculty and the financial support of
generous benefactors within the University, the History Society is proud to
publish this journal and hope that it brings enjoyment to the reader.
David A. Fleming
Edward Horgan