"Principles of Freedom" by Terence J. MacSwiney is a stirring political work from the early 1900s that captures the author’s dream of an independent Ireland, portraying the quest for freedom as a deeply moral and spiritual one. He argues that real freedom is more than just political independence; it's about living a life of strong character and always seeking what is fair. MacSwiney starts by explaining the deeper reasons behind Ireland's fight for independence, claiming it comes from a spiritual need, focusing on how the fight is not just for practical advantages, but to grow the country’s moral strength. His writing explores how tyranny can ruin a society, why it's important to be brave in the face of injustice, and how a country’s strength is tied to the goodness of its people. He builds a case for understanding the wide-reaching effects of their fight, noting that what they do now will affect future generations, thus emphasizing the importance and sacred nature of their mission.
Principles of Freedom
By Terence J. (Terence Joseph) MacSwiney
In a time of oppression, the pursuit of national liberation becomes a sacred mission fueled by moral integrity and spiritual conviction.
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About the AuthorTerence James MacSwiney was an Irish playwright, author and politician. He was elected as Sinn FĂ©in Lord Mayor of Cork during the Irish War of Independence in 1920. He was arrested by the British Government on charges of sedition and imprisoned in Brixton Prison. His death there in October 1920 after 74 days on hunger strike brought him and the Irish Republican campaign to international attention.
Terence James MacSwiney was an Irish playwright, author and politician. He was elected as Sinn FĂ©in Lord Mayor of Cork during the Irish War of Independence in 1920. He was arrested by the British Government on charges of sedition and imprisoned in Brixton Prison. His death there in October 1920 after 74 days on hunger strike brought him and the Irish Republican campaign to international attention.
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