John Redmond's Last Years

Stephen Lucius GwynnProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 670K words
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Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.John Redmond's Last Years by Stephen Lucius GwynnAuthor: Gwynn, Stephen Lucius, 1864-1950,Language: English, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: Dec 17, 2004

Editor's review

This is Stephen Lucius Gwynn's John Redmond's Last Years, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain electronic text in the history category for Britain, Ireland, and Central Europe. It focuses on the later years of the Irish politician John Redmond and serves as a supplementary read for understanding early twentieth-century Irish parliamentary politics and the home rule movement. Gwynn was close to Redmond's era, and his narrative carries a contemporary perspective, letting readers sense the political context while remaining aware that the author's position may affect his judgments. This is not a general history; readers should have basic background on the Irish home rule movement. As a public-domain e-book, it presents the English text without notes or introduction, suited to researchers locating historical leads rather than to beginners.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Researchers of modern Irish history who need first-hand narrative material on Redmond's later years
Readers interested in the Irish home rule movement and parliamentary politics
Readers of English historical texts willing to engage a contemporary political biography
University history students using it as course extension reading

Not a good fit for

Complete beginners with no knowledge of Irish history
Readers seeking a neutral, objective modern academic biography
Readers who prefer Chinese translations and do not want to read English originals

Reading tips

Read up first on the Irish home rule movement and the background around World War I before starting this book.
While reading, distinguish the author's contemporary stance from factual narrative and take brief notes.
Compare with modern academic works to check key events and assessments of figures.
Trace Redmond's late political choices along a timeline, noting parliamentary strategy and shifts in public opinion.

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FAQ

Is this a complete modern academic biography?

No. It is a political narrative written by Gwynn, a contemporary, with the perspective and stance of his time, not a modern academic biography. Readers should treat it as a historical source text, not a final verdict.

What background knowledge is needed before reading?

It is best to know the basic outlines of the Irish home rule movement, British parliamentary politics, and the situation in early twentieth-century Ireland. Without that background, read a brief general history or related reference entries first.

Does the e-book have notes or an introduction?

As a Project Gutenberg public-domain text, it is usually presented as the original text and may not include modern notes or an introduction. Readers may prepare historical maps, chronologies, or reference books to assist reading.

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About the author

Stephen Lucius Gwynn Author · Irish · 1864–1950

Stephen Lucius Gwynn (1864–1950) was an Irish journalist, biographer and poet, as well as a nationalist politician who served as a Galway city councillor from 1906 to 1918. He wrote biographies including The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke and The Last Years of John Redmond, served with the British army during the First World War, and later founded the Dublin publishing house Maunsel. His writing ranged from biography to works on local places; the volumes Leinster, Connaught, Munster and Ulster in the library reflect his interest in the history and character of Ireland's provinces, while Thomas Moore and Irish Books and Irish People address Irish politics, culture and figures.