Eighty-Five Years Of Irish History, 1800-1885

By William Joseph O'Neill Daunt

Book Overview

Eighty-Five Years Of Irish History, 1800-1885 is a comprehensive book written by William J. O'Neill Daunt that covers the major historical events that took place in Ireland during the 19th century. The book is divided into various sections, each covering a specific period of time and providing an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that shaped Ireland during that period.The book begins with an overview of Ireland's political landscape in the early 19th century, including the Act of Union and the subsequent struggles for Irish independence. It then goes on to explore the Great Famine of the 1840s, which had a profound impact on Irish society and led to mass emigration.The book also covers the rise of the Fenian movement in the 1860s and the subsequent Land War, which saw Irish tenants fighting for their rights against wealthy landlords. It also explores the role of the Irish Republican Brotherhood in the lead-up to the Easter Rising of 1916.Throughout the book, Daunt provides detailed accounts of key events and personalities, including Daniel O'Connell, Charles Stewart Parnell, and Michael Davitt. He also examines the cultural and literary movements that emerged during this period, including the Irish Literary Revival and the Gaelic Revival.Overall, Eighty-Five Years Of Irish History, 1800-1885 is a comprehensive and insightful account of a crucial period in Irish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, politics, and culture.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: 1163295272
• ISBN13: 9781163295274
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"