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Title: The Land-War in Ireland: A History for the Times
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Summary: "The Land-War in Ireland: A History for the Times" by James Godkin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex social and political dynamics surrounding land ownership and agrarian struggles in Ireland, especially in the context of British rule and the impact of English colonial practices on the Irish population. Godkin delves into the historical grievances rooted in land confiscations, the tenant-right movement, and the interrelationships between classes and ethnic groups. The opening of the work serves as a preface and introduces the author’s intention to clarify the malady afflicting Ireland's society, likening its struggles to that of a patient suffering from unresolved ailments due to historical injustices. Godkin notes the endless debates surrounding Ireland's condition, emphasizing that the root causes lie in the exploitation and confiscations carried out by English powers through the centuries. He outlines his firsthand experiences and studies, expressing a determined effort to chronicle Ireland's painful history in relation to land wars and advocate for a fairer treatment of the Irish people under British governance. By providing a thorough historical analysis, he hopes to enlighten English audiences about the realities facing Ireland and the urgent need for just policies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Godkin, James, 1806-1879
EBook No.: 14562
Published: Jan 2, 2005
Downloads: 348
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Economic conditions
Subject: Land tenure -- Ireland
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Land-War in Ireland: A History for the Times
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Alison Hadwin and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Land-War in Ireland: A History for the Times" by James Godkin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex social and political dynamics surrounding land ownership and agrarian struggles in Ireland, especially in the context of British rule and the impact of English colonial practices on the Irish population. Godkin delves into the historical grievances rooted in land confiscations, the tenant-right movement, and the interrelationships between classes and ethnic groups. The opening of the work serves as a preface and introduces the author’s intention to clarify the malady afflicting Ireland's society, likening its struggles to that of a patient suffering from unresolved ailments due to historical injustices. Godkin notes the endless debates surrounding Ireland's condition, emphasizing that the root causes lie in the exploitation and confiscations carried out by English powers through the centuries. He outlines his firsthand experiences and studies, expressing a determined effort to chronicle Ireland's painful history in relation to land wars and advocate for a fairer treatment of the Irish people under British governance. By providing a thorough historical analysis, he hopes to enlighten English audiences about the realities facing Ireland and the urgent need for just policies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Godkin, James, 1806-1879
EBook No.: 14562
Published: Jan 2, 2005
Downloads: 348
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Economic conditions
Subject: Land tenure -- Ireland
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.