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The Life Of Michael Davitt: With A History Of The Rise And Development Of The Irish National Land League (1881)

The Life Of Michael Davitt: With A History Of The Rise And Development Of The Irish National Land League (1881)

Cashman, D. B.

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ISBN10: 1165846853
ISBN13: 9781165846856
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 278
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Michael Davitt is a historical book written by D.B. Cashman in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and activism of Michael Davitt, an Irish nationalist and social reformer who played a significant role in the Irish Land War of the late 19th century. The book also covers the rise and development of the Irish National Land League, a political organization founded by Davitt in 1879 to advocate for the rights of Irish tenant farmers. The Land League's activities included organizing rent strikes, boycotting landlords who refused to lower rents, and promoting the idea of land nationalization. Cashman's book examines the political and social context of Davitt's life and activism, including the impact of British colonialism on Ireland, the role of the Catholic Church in Irish society, and the influence of other nationalist movements in Europe. The book also delves into Davitt's personal life, including his childhood in poverty, his imprisonment for his nationalist activities, and his eventual political career as a member of the British Parliament. Overall, The Life of Michael Davitt provides a detailed and engaging portrait of one of Ireland's most important historical figures and the political movement he helped to create. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history, social justice, and political activism.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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