John Redmond's Last Years (1919)

By Stephen Lucius Gwynn and Stephen Lucius Gwynn

Book Overview

John Redmond's Last Years is a historical non-fiction book written by Stephen Lucius Gwynn. The book focuses on the life and political career of John Redmond, an Irish nationalist politician who played a significant role in the Irish Home Rule movement. The book covers the last years of Redmond's life, from 1914 to 1918, which were marked by the outbreak of World War I and the Easter Rising in Dublin.Gwynn provides a detailed account of Redmond's political activities during this period, including his efforts to secure Home Rule for Ireland and his support for the British war effort. The book also explores Redmond's personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues, and his health struggles.Throughout the book, Gwynn offers insights into the complex political and social landscape of Ireland during this turbulent period. He provides a nuanced understanding of Redmond's beliefs and motivations, as well as the challenges he faced as a political leader in a deeply divided country.Overall, John Redmond's Last Years offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of Ireland's most influential political figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history or the history of political movements more broadly.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: 1164924257
• ISBN13: 9781164924258
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"