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 Project Gutenberg 2019-08-17 Public domain in the USA. 100 Bailey, Thomas 1785 1856 Ireton, a Poem Produced by Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Ireton, a Poem" by Thomas Bailey is a historical poem published in the early 19th century. The work explores the life and character of Henry Ireton, a prominent figure in the English Civil War known for his republican ideals and opposition to monarchy. The poem blends biographical elements with reflections on themes of liberty, morality, and the sociopolitical struggles of the era, highlighting Ireton's contributions and the broader context of civil freedoms in England. The poem begins with a vivid portrayal of Ireton as a hero and statesman, emphasizing the glory and dignity associated with his name. It delves into the complexities of his character and the political turbulence of his time, reflecting on the tensions between liberty and tyranny. Through a series of powerful verses, the poet laments the fate of Ireton after his death, signifying both his personal sacrifices and the ideals he pursued. The narrative invites readers to honor the sacrifices of past patriots, while also critiquing the state of society and government that often fails to uphold the morals and freedoms for which such figures fought. The poem serves as both a tribute to Ireton and a broader commentary on the importance of virtue and civic responsibility in the quest for social justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Ireton, Henry, 1611-1651 -- Poetry Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: History - British 108622 2025-09-24T04:55:36.638011 text/html 85868 2024-10-17T13:23:27 text/html 83426 2025-09-24T04:55:39.844992 application/epub+zip 83023 2025-09-24T04:55:37.401024 application/epub+zip 83022 2025-09-24T04:55:37.018026 application/epub+zip 134866 2025-09-24T04:55:41.586031 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117888 2025-09-24T04:55:39.437017 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117769 2022-09-27T06:44:53.857640 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80008 2025-09-24T04:55:36.322031 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60166 2024-10-17T13:23:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16536 2025-09-24T04:55:41.712007 application/rdf+xml 18938 2025-09-24T04:55:37.089026 image/jpeg 2529 2025-09-24T04:55:37.054007 image/jpeg 76035 2025-09-24T04:55:36.648032 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia