Project Gutenberg 2002-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 154 Thébaud, Augustus J. 1807 1885 Thebaud, Augustus J. The Irish Race in the Past and the Present This etext was produced by Charles Franks and the Distributed Proofreaders Team "The Irish Race in the Past and the Present" by Rev. Augustus J. Thébaud is a historical account that appears to have been written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the unique identity and character of the Irish people, exploring their history and culture while positioning them as a distinct and notable presence in the context of European nations. The author emphasizes the deeply Catholic nature of Irish identity and the resilience of the Irish spirit throughout centuries of hardship and foreign domination. The opening portion of the book sets a reflective tone, introducing readers to the idea that each nation reveals its character through its historical context and actions. Thébaud draws upon the thoughts of Count Joseph de Maistre regarding national identity, asserting that the Irish possess a strong individuality despite their struggles. He elaborates on the historical events that have defined the Irish experience, mentioning their struggles against various adversaries, such as the Northmen and Anglo-Normans, and their steadfast adherence to Catholicism amidst Protestantism's encroachments. This preface hints at a thorough exploration of Irish history and character, suggesting that the resilience and distinctiveness of the Irish race make it a compelling subject worthy of study. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Ireland -- History DA Text Category: History - European Category: History - Religious 1540787 2025-07-02T05:35:42.761805 text/html 1540608 2025-01-08T18:24:52.453356 text/html 647331 2025-07-02T05:35:56.248768 application/epub+zip 672632 2025-07-02T05:35:46.057837 application/epub+zip 666207 2025-07-02T05:35:44.769807 application/epub+zip 1113467 2025-07-02T05:36:04.917680 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1054418 2025-07-02T05:35:55.353781 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1035555 2022-09-02T07:44:53.103118 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1476020 2025-07-02T05:35:41.907806 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1470460 2021-01-08T16:43:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17292 2025-07-02T05:36:05.167713 application/rdf+xml 14412 2025-07-02T05:35:45.264783 image/jpeg 3455 2025-07-02T05:35:45.017781 image/jpeg 546755 2021-01-08T16:43:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 638780 2025-07-02T05:35:42.873819 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia