The Irish Question: A Reply to Mr. Gladstone (Classic Reprint)

Thomas Ebenezer Webb

ISBN 10: 1527849651 / ISBN 13: 9781527849655

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book thoroughly analyzes the history of the Irish Question to illustrate the dangers of divisive nationalism. The author argues that Ireland's demand for a separate Parliament and Government would lead to the disintegration of the United Kingdom. This well-researched and thought-provoking book examines key political events in Irish history to give context to the potential consequences of separatism. The author illuminates how previous attempts at appeasement have failed and posits that only through unity can Ireland thrive. Essential reading for anyone interested in the intricacies of the Irish 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Irish Question: A Reply to Mr. Gladstone (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1527849651
• ISBN 13: 9781527849655
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern History of UK and Ireland

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Synopsis

Is a separate Irish Parliament a viable path, or a dangerous break with empire?

This 1886 pamphlet offers a forceful, dated critique of Mr. Gladstone’s Home Rule ideas and a defense of the United Kingdom’s unity. It presents a sweeping examination of Ireland’s place in the empire, the history of constitutional change, and the political tactics used in the public debate.

This edition argues that the choice facing Ireland and Britain goes beyond policy details. It frames the issue as a battle over sovereignty, governance, and the future of the empire, weighing past reforms against a proposed federation or separation. The author links political maneuvering to broader questions about national identity and imperial life.

• A rapid survey of how Ireland has been governed since the Union and what that meant for policy and power
• Four conditions the author says must be met for any plan to grant a separate Irish legislature
• Critique of prominent political figures and arguments from a late nineteenth‑century perspective
• Reflection on the limits and risks of reversing Union and the shape of a possible federation

Ideal for readers of political history, nineteenth‑century Irish affairs, and readers seeking a viewpoint from the era on constitutional reform and empire.