Augustine Birrell
Augustine Birrell KC was a British Liberal Party politician, who was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916. In this post, he was praised for enabling tenant farmers to own their property, and for extending university education for Catholics, but was criticised for failing to take action against the rebels before the Easter Rising, leading to his subsequent resignation. A barrister by training, he was also an author, noted for humorous essays.
Andrew Marvell
"Andrew Marvell" by Augustine Birrell is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and legacy of Andrew...
By Augustine Birrell
In the Name of the Bodleian, and Other Essays
"In the Name of the Bodleian" by Augustine Birrell is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The essays explore various themes surr...
By Augustine Birrell
Obiter Dicta
"Obiter Dicta" by Augustine Birrell is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century. The work explores various literary and philosophic...
By Augustine Birrell
Res Judicatæ: Papers and Essays
"Res Judicatæ: Papers and Essays" by Augustine Birrell is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work showcases Birrell's reflec...
By Augustine Birrell
Men, Women, and Books
"Men, Women, and Books" by Augustine Birrell is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. This engaging work presents reflect...
By Augustine Birrell
Obiter Dicta: Second Series
"Obiter Dicta: Second Series" by Augustine Birrell is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on literary topics, ...
By Augustine Birrell