Realities Of Irish Life (1880)
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Realities of Irish Life is a book written by William Steuart Trench in 1880. It is a detailed account of the social, economic, and political conditions of Ireland during the 19th century, based on the author's personal experiences and observations. Trench was a landlord and magistrate in Ireland, and his work provides a unique insight into the issues faced by both the Irish peasantry and the Anglo-Irish ruling class.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the land question, the Irish language, religion, education, and emigration. Trench argues that the root cause of Ireland's problems is the unequal distribution of land, which has led to poverty and social unrest. He also criticizes the British government's handling of Irish affairs, arguing that they have failed to address the underlying issues.Realities of Irish Life is a controversial work, with some critics accusing Trench of being insensitive to the plight of the Irish peasantry. However, it remains an important historical document, providing a valuable insight into the social and political conditions of Ireland during a period of significant change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164910664
- ISBN-10: 1164910663
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.65 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.92 pounds
- Page Count: 312
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