Carson the Statesman

By Ian D. Colvin

Book Overview

""Carson the Statesman"" by Ian D. Colvin is a biography of Sir Edward Carson, a prominent figure in Irish and British politics in the early 20th century. Carson was a lawyer, politician, and leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, which opposed Irish Home Rule. The book explores Carson's life and career, from his early days as a lawyer in Dublin to his role in the formation of the Ulster Volunteer Force and his leadership during the Irish War of Independence. Colvin also examines Carson's relationships with other political figures of the time, including Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George. Overall, ""Carson the Statesman"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of Ireland's most influential politicians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417986638
• ISBN13: 9781417986637
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"