The Report From the Secret Committee of the House of Commons: With an Appendix (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. B. House Of Commons

9780265993347: The Report From the Secret Committee of the House of Commons: With an Appendix (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265993342 ISBN 13: 9780265993347

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A unveiled look at how a late 18th‑century British inquiry examined rebellion, law, and state power in Ireland.

This edition compiles the findings of a House of Commons committee and an appendix, detailing the rise of a reformist movement, its organization, and the government’s response. It traces the growth of armed societies, measures to maintain public order, and the tensions between loyalty and rebellion in Ulster and beyond.

The book presents the committee’s historical narrative and the authorities’ actions—proclamations, militia use, and legislative steps—set against a backdrop of social unrest and revolutionary ideas spreading across the region. The material provides a documentary view of policy, policing, and political strategy during a volatile period.

See how political groups organized across counties and the scale of their activities.
Learn about the legal tools used to curb unrest and the military measures deployed to restore order.
Understand the debates around balancing civil liberties with national security in a time of crisis.
Gain context for how parliamentary inquiries framed the events and policies of the era.

Ideal for readers of historical government documents, political history, and late‑Georgian Ireland, this edition helps you understand how power, law, and rebellion intersected in a pivotal moment.

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