The Open Secret of Ireland by Tom Kettle
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"The Open Secret of Ireland" by T. M. Kettle is a political and historical examination written in the early 20th century. The text addresses the complex relationship between England and Ireland, particularly focusing on the themes of nationalism, governance, and the Irish quest for Home Rule. Kettle seeks to elucidate the misunderstandings that contribute to tensions between the two nations, aiming to foster a more nuanced comprehension of the Irish perspective among
English readers. The opening of the work outlines the necessary foundational understanding that to grasp the Irish Question one must first scrutinize the English mindset. Kettle emphasizes the historical injustices and the oppressive nature of British rule in Ireland, positing that this oppression begets a natural desire for freedom and justice. He suggests that the failure to recognize Ireland as a nation with legitimate claims to self-governance has resulted in deep-seated animosity. This portion sets the stage for Kettle’s argument that true understanding and reconciliation between England and Ireland require a recognition of Ireland's past grievances and the fundamental right to autonomy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kettle, Tom, 1880-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Open Secret of Ireland |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Home rule -- Ireland |
| Subject | Unionism (Irish politics) |
| Subject | Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Politics and government |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15277 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 445 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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