The Irish Question: The Chicago Convention (Classic Reprint)

J. E. Redmond

ISBN 10: 1331317975 ISBN 13: 9781331317975

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Print on Demand. This book explores the significance of the Irish National League Convention held in Chicago in 1886. The author examines the delegates' resolutions, speeches, and debates to provide insights into the Irish-American community's support for Irish self-government and their perspectives on the Home Rule Bill proposed by William Gladstone. The book sheds light on the complex relationship between Ireland and England during this period and the role of Irish-Americans in shaping Irish history. Through an analysis of the convention's proceedings, the author explores themes of national identity, political strategy, and the struggle for self-determination. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Irish history, the Irish diaspora, and the dynamics of international political movements. 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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Title

The Irish Question: The Chicago Convention (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

ISBN 10

1331317975

ISBN 13

9781331317975

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Political Theory and History

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A clear, contemporary overview of a pivotal Irish-American gathering and its stance on Ireland’s future.

The book chronicles how delegates from the Irish National League of America framed self-government, praised leaders like Parnell, and supported Gladstone’s approach as a path to peace.

The narrative frames what the Chicago Convention did, what it rejected, and how American sympathy shaped the Irish question. It presents the debates, the balance sheets, and the moments of unity and dissent without revealing hidden agendas, keeping the focus on the event and its outcomes.

How the convention expressed support for Irish self-government and for leaders in Parliament
What the resolutions said about Gladstone’s bill and the goal of a peaceful settlement
How critics and supporters alike interpreted the convention’s stance and its impact
The role of American public opinion and notable speeches that followed the gathering

Ideal for readers seeking a focused, documentary-style account of the Chicago Convention and its place in the broader Irish question.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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