Relive the private voice of Ireland’s most enduring freedom fighter.
This second volume collects Daniel O’Connell’s own letters and notes, framed by notices of his life and times, to illuminate the Repeal era from his perspective.
This carefully edited edition presents a vivid, documentary view of 19th‑century politics. It pairs O’Connell’s correspondence with context from biographers, offering insight into his strategies, alliances, and the pressures he faced during a pivotal period in Irish history.
- Direct letters and fragments that reveal O’Connell’s thinking and plans
- Historical context and chronology from editor’s notices of his life and times
- Insights into major political events, negotiations, and the Repeal movement
- A sourcebook style companion for students and readers of Irish history
Ideal for readers of Irish political history and those interested in the dynamics of reform movements in 19th‑century Britain and Ireland.