"Sketches in the House: The Story of a Memorable Session" by T. P. O'Connor offers a window into the British House of Commons during a period defined by the intense debate over Home Rule for Ireland. Opening with a vivid portrayal of the session's initial atmosphere, it details the fervent political divide that gripped the Parliament, from the fiery Irish nationalists to the unyielding Orangemen. Through sharp wit and observant storytelling, the story reveals the strategies, rivalries, and personal quirks that shaped the political landscape, setting the scene for a dramatic session.
Sketches in the House: The Story of a Memorable Session (1893)
By T. P. (Thomas Power) O'Connor
Witness clashing personalities and heated debates as a nation grapples with its identity and future within the hallowed halls of Parliament.
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About the AuthorThomas Power O'Connor, PC, known as T. P. O'Connor and occasionally as Tay Pay, was an Irish nationalist politician and journalist who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for nearly fifty years.
Thomas Power O'Connor, PC, known as T. P. O'Connor and occasionally as Tay Pay, was an Irish nationalist politician and journalist who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for nearly fifty years.
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