The Irish Question (Classic Reprint)

David Bennett King

ISBN 10: 1331579163 / ISBN 13: 9781331579168

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and longstanding issue of land ownership and its impact on the people of Ireland. The author, who travelled extensively throughout the country in the 1880s, provides a detailed and insightful examination of the Irish land system, exploring the historical roots of the problem and the social and economic consequences of its unequal distribution. The book traces the evolution of land ownership from the ancient Celtic tribal system to the English land laws implemented during the period of colonization. The author examines the role of landlords, both resident and absentee, and explores the various methods of land tenure including tenancies at will, leases, and middlemen. He sheds light on the plight of Irish tenants, their struggles with poverty, indebtedness, and the fear of eviction, and examines the various forms of resistance that arose in response to the oppressive land system. The author also explores the political and social context of the Irish land question, including the rise of tenant rights movements and the emergence of powerful figures like Charles Stewart Parnell. He delves into the dynamics of the Irish Land League, a crucial organization that spearheaded the fight for tenant rights during this turbulent period, and the impact of the Land Acts of 1870 and 1881 on the lives of ordinary Irish people. The book offers a valuable perspective on the complex interplay of historical, social, and economic factors that contributed to the Irish land question. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781331579168_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Irish Question (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331579163
• ISBN 13: 9781331579168
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Law

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Synopsis

A clear, accessible history of Ireland’s land question and its people.

This edition draws on a scholar’s careful study of the recent troubles, the laws that have shaped Irish life, and the human cost of poverty and eviction.

From the talks and correspondence that shaped the author's view to the practical consequences faced by tenants, it presents a grounded picture of how land, rent, and policy intersect with everyday life in Ireland.

• How small farms, rents, and property rights have affected tens of thousands of families
• Real-world details about evictions, poverty, and emigration pressures
• Discussion of key laws and reforms, including acts related to rents, land purchase, and tenant rights
• Accounts of what ordinary people experienced in rural districts and workhouses

Ideal for readers seeking a focused, documentary look at the Irish land question and its lasting impact on society.