India and Ireland (Classic Reprint)

Eamon de Valera

ISBN 10: 1333723776 / ISBN 13: 9781333723774

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This remarkable book explores the complex relationship between Ireland and India, highlighting their shared experiences of colonial oppression and their struggles for freedom. The author, a prominent Irish leader, draws astute parallels between the Indian and Irish freedom movements, delving into the historical, political, and moral dimensions of their causes. By tracing the evolution of both movements, the book sheds light on the similarities between the British Empire's tactics in India and Ireland. It exposes the devastating human toll of colonial rule, including mass starvation, economic exploitation, and the brutal suppression of dissent. The author argues that the pursuit of justice and self-determination is a universal aspiration, regardless of national boundaries. Beyond its historical analysis, the book offers profound reflections on the nature of oppression and the human spirit's capacity for resilience. It emphasizes the importance of moral resistance, the power of unity, and the necessity of self-reliance in the fight against tyranny. The author's insights resonate deeply, reminding us of the enduring struggle for human rights and the indomitable nature of the quest for freedom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: India and Ireland (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333723776
• ISBN 13: 9781333723774
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

A clear, forceful look at two struggles for freedom—Ireland and India—and the case for self-reliance within a larger global fight against empire.

Drawing on historical and contemporary debates, this edition presents a persuasive voice that links oppression, resistance, and moral responsibility in a way that asks readers to judge power by its actions, not its promises.

Through accessible argument and stark examples, the book contrasts imperial rule with the lives and rights of people under it. It examines how fear, force, and economic exploitation have shaped politics, and what it would take for people to claim their own freedom. The narrative invites readers to think about justice, responsibility, and the ways ordinary citizens can hold governments to account.

• Presents a siege-style critique of imperial governance and its effects on daily life.
• Draws parallels between struggles in Ireland and India to highlight common questions of sovereignty and rights.
• Explores the balance between moral force and political action in the pursuit of justice.
• Offers a stance on self-reliance as a practical path toward freedom.

Ideal for readers interested in political history, anti-imperial movements, and the ethics of resistance.