"John Redmond's Last Years" by Stephen Lucius Gwynn is a recollection that shines a light on the closing chapter of John Redmond's life, an important Irish nationalist leader, during a time of great change in the early 1900s. It is written in the style of a historical account. The narrative follows Redmond's dedication to Irish independence and his efforts during World War I and the lead up to it. Starting with his impact in Irish politics and his work with the Irish Parliamentary Party, the story stresses his commitment to his cause, which was challenged by changing political relationships during the war. The book also looks at Redmond's background and how past events guided his views. It makes it clear that Redmondâs policies can only be understood by looking at the political conditions of the time leading to the author focusing on things that molded Redmond's desires for a united Ireland.
John Redmond's Last Years
By Stephen Lucius Gwynn
Witness the trials and tribulations of a determined nationalist, striving for his homeland's freedom amid the chaos of war and political upheaval.
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About the AuthorStephen Lucius Gwynn was an Irish journalist, biographer, author, poet and Protestant Nationalist politician. As a member of the Irish Parliamentary Party he represented Galway city as its Member of Parliament from 1906 to 1918. He served as a British Army officer in France during World War I and was a prominent proponent of Irish involvement in the Allied war effort. He founded the Irish Centre Party in 1919, but his moderate nationalism was eclipsed by the growing popularity of Sinn FĂ©in.
Stephen Lucius Gwynn was an Irish journalist, biographer, author, poet and Protestant Nationalist politician. As a member of the Irish Parliamentary Party he represented Galway city as its Member of Parliament from 1906 to 1918. He served as a British Army officer in France during World War I and was a prominent proponent of Irish involvement in the Allied war effort. He founded the Irish Centre Party in 1919, but his moderate nationalism was eclipsed by the growing popularity of Sinn FĂ©in.
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