The Commercial Restraints of Ireland

"The Commercial Restraints of Ireland" by John Hely-Hutchinson is a collection of letters to a nobleman examining the economic limitations placed on Ireland by England in the 1700s. Penned by the Provost of Trinity College, the book sets the stage by introducing the author and the political environment, marked by Irish anger toward English control. The letters promise a detailed look at the effects of these restrictions on Ireland's finances and society, giving readers a historical accounting of the economic inequalities of the time, enriched with references to the events of the time.