Few scholars realize that the first work written about Ireland by an American was an historical study composed by John Quincy Adams, the 6th President of the United States. The work - an epic poem about the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in 1170 - was meant as a pensee on Irish history as well an allegorical work aimed at individuals and forces that were undermining the new American republic. The scholars associated with this project have included essays on JQ Adams, on his vast literary and on political interests , material on Adams Irish sources, a discussion of the actual events of the 12th century and King Dermot MacMorrough's place in Anglo-Irish relations and history. Complete contents of epic poem(four cantos) plus commentary and research notes included. Academica Press is an independent scholarly press specializing in publishing monographs and reference material in the humanities and social sciences. We are particularly interested in producing works of scholarly interest English language studies, literary history and criticism ,drama, sociology, education and Irish studies. (Our dedicated imprint, Maunsel & Co. , specializes in scholarly research in Irish studies. ) We have recently developed projects in African and Afro-American research areas as well as Theology and Legal Studies. Some select areas where we publish include: -American 19th- and 20th-Century Language and Literature -British 19th- and 20th-Century Language and Literature -Irish Studies -African Studies and African-American Studies -Law, including Sports Law -Higher Education -English Church History