William Cooke Taylor

1800–1849

Nationality: Irish

Historical Period: The 19th Century

W.C. Taylor (1800-1849) was an Irish author and supporter of the Anti-Corn Law League. He wrote prolifically on Irish history, on the British factory system, and was editor of the Anti-Corn Law League’s journal. He also edited Beaumont’s book on Ireland.

• Editor: Ireland: Social, Political, and Religious, 2 vols. (1839)
• Editor: Ireland: Social, Political, and Religious, vol. 1 (1839)
• Editor: Ireland: Social, Political, and Religious, vol. 2 (1839)