The Monster Misery Of Ireland: A Practical Treatise On The Relation Of Landlord And Tenant (1844)

By John Wiggins

Book Overview

The Monster Misery of Ireland: A Practical Treatise on the Relation of Landlord and Tenant is a book written by John Wiggins in 1844. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the landlord-tenant relationship in Ireland during the mid-19th century. Wiggins explores the economic, social, and political factors that contributed to the poverty and misery experienced by the Irish peasantry.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the landlord-tenant relationship. Wiggins discusses the history of land ownership in Ireland, the role of the landlord in the Irish economy, and the impact of the potato famine on the country's agricultural sector. He also examines the legal framework governing landlord-tenant relations and the ways in which landlords exploited their tenants.Throughout the book, Wiggins provides numerous examples of the harsh treatment endured by Irish tenants at the hands of their landlords. He describes the practice of rack-renting, in which landlords charged exorbitant rents that often exceeded the value of the land. He also discusses the use of eviction as a tool to force tenants to accept unfavorable lease terms or to clear land for more profitable uses.The Monster Misery of Ireland is a seminal work in the history of Ireland and the struggle for land reform. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the social and economic conditions that contributed to the poverty and suffering of the Irish peasantry. The book remains an important resource for historians and scholars interested in the history of Ireland, land reform, and the relationship between landlords and tenants.With Suggestions For Legislative Measures, And The Management Of Landed Property.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: 1165108410
• ISBN13: 9781165108411
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"