This seminal work by H. W. Cleary delves into the history and ideology of the Orange Society, a fraternal organization founded in Ireland in the 1790s and characterized by its allegiance to British Protestantism and opposition to Irish Catholicism. Providing a nuanced and sensitive portrayal of this controversial and little-understood movement, Cleary's book remains an important resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex history of religion, culture, and politics in Ireland. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.