Tag: Damian Gleeson
New biography revisits the story of one of Australia’s pioneering priests
One of the most influential—and contested—figures in Australian Catholic history is the subject of a major new biography by historian Dr Damian John Gleeson.
New book examines marriages between early Irish settlers
New book Irish Bigamy explores a largely untold story about relationships and marriages between Irish convicts in Australia. Taking account of more than 100 case studies of bigamous relationships in late 18th and early 19th century Australia, author Damian Gleeson says the book could change how we view Irish and convict history.
