The Irish Question: Its Essence, Course, Solution, and the Issues It Involves for Ireland and for England (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. Hart Westcombe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484570978 ISBN 13: 9780484570978

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A pointed, readable critique of a national crisis

This historical polemic examines the Irish Question through a sharp, personal letter to a leading statesman. It argues that the current approach to Ireland risks failure and looks at the broader consequences for England and Ireland alike. The writing blends political theory with practical concerns, challenging ideas about policy, accountability, and national unity.

The book presents a clear, forceful view of how constitutional decisions, land policy, and public sentiment interact in a time of crisis. It weighs the costs of different approaches and asks readers to consider why sound statesmanship matters when emotions and interests run high.

• Direct, plain‑spoken critique of political decisions and their effects
• Analysis of land reform ideas and the tensions they create in Ireland
• Discussion of how public opinion and electoral politics shape policy
• Exploration of the moral and practical limits of governing in times of crisis

Ideal for readers of history, political theory, and mid‑to‑late 19th‑ to early 20th‑century debates on Ireland and Britain.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484570978
• ISBN 13: 9780484570978
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 125