Historical Sketches Of O'Connell And His Friends (1854)

By Thomas D'Arcy McGee

Book Overview

Historical Sketches Of O�������Connell And His Friends is a book written by Thomas Darcy McGee in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the life and times of Daniel O�������Connell, a prominent Irish politician and leader of the Catholic Emancipation movement in the early 19th century. McGee, who was himself an Irish nationalist and member of the Young Ireland movement, draws on his personal experiences and extensive research to offer a comprehensive portrait of O�������Connell and his circle of friends and allies. The book covers a wide range of topics, including O�������Connell�������s early life and education, his political career and achievements, his role in the Catholic Emancipation movement, and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as William Ewart Gladstone and Robert Peel. McGee�������s writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions, deep insights, and passionate advocacy for Irish independence and self-determination. Overall, Historical Sketches Of O�������Connell And His Friends is a valuable historical document that sheds light on one of the most important periods in Irish history and the legacy of one of its greatest leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a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: 1164671464
• ISBN13: 9781164671466
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"