The Irish Constitution Explained by Darrell Figgis

"The Irish Constitution" by Darrell Figgis is a political book that explains the ideas and importance of Ireland's Constitution in the early 1900s. Figgis talks about the main ideas behind the Constitution and how it fits into Ireland's history and dreams of becoming its own nation. The book wants to show how the Constitution lays out the rules for the Irish state, focusing on the idea that the power comes from the people. Figgis starts by explaining what a constitution is, describing it as a lasting document that keeps the country stable. He goes over what a constitution does, like setting up the government, protecting the rights of citizens, and creating a relationship between the government and the people. Figgis stresses that the power to rule comes from the people, which is different from the old days when kings or foreign rulers had all the control. By starting this way, the book prepares to closely examine Ireland's Constitution, calling it a key moment in Ireland's journey to become a nation and govern itself.