Irish nuns and education in the Anglophone world. A transnational history. By Deirdre Raftery. (Global Histories of Education.) Pp. xxiv + 221 incl. 11 figs and 3 tables. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2023. £99. 978 3 031 46200 9; 2731 6408

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January 1, 2026The Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Irish nuns and education in the Anglophone world. A transnational history. By Deirdre Raftery. (Global Histories of Education.) Pp. xxiv + 221 incl. 11 figs and 3 tables. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2023. £99. 978 3 031 46200 9; 2731 6408

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To explore the contributions of Irish nuns to education across the Anglophone world and their historical contexts.
Historical analysis of educational practices by Irish nuns
Examination of archival materials
Comparison of educational impacts in various Anglophone countries
Irish nuns significantly influenced education systems in Anglophone regions
Their efforts led to the establishment of numerous schools and educational institutions
A strong link between religious education and community development was noted

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The transnational history examines the impact of Irish nuns on education in Anglophone countries, indicating their significant role in shaping educational practices.

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Irish nuns and education in the Anglophone world. A transnational history. By Deirdre Raftery. (Global Histories of Education.) Pp. xxiv + 221 incl. 11 figs and 3 tables. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2023. £99. 978 3 031 46200 9; 2731 6408 - Volume 77 Issue 1

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