| Author |
Gwynn, Stephen Lucius, 1864-1950 |
| Title |
John Redmond's Last Years
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Susan Skinner and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"John Redmond's Last Years" by Stephen Lucius Gwynn is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically published in 1919. The book focuses on the final years of John Redmond, a prominent Irish nationalist leader, detailing his political efforts during a tumultuous period that included World War I and its effects on Ireland. Redmond's story is intertwined with the struggles for Home Rule and the broader aspirations for Irish independence. The opening of the work introduces John Redmond's pivotal role in Irish politics, rooted in his long-standing involvement with the Irish Parliamentary Party. It emphasizes his loyalty to his cause and highlights the complexities faced by political leaders as they navigated shifting alliances amidst the backdrop of the war. The text notes Redmond's upbringing, familial legacy, and the influence of historical events on his outlook, setting the tone for an exploration of his contributions and the challenges he encountered during his last years. The introductory chapter stresses the need to understand Redmond's policies in the context of the political landscape of his time, making it evident that the author intends to delve into the factors that shaped Redmond's aspirations for a unified Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Irish question
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| Subject |
Redmond, John Edward, 1856-1918 -- Last years
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Ireland
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| Subject |
Ireland -- History -- Easter Rising, 1916 -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14374 |
| Release Date |
Dec 17, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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