"Ireland in the Days of Dean Swift (Irish Tracts, 1720 to 1734)" by Jonathan Swift is a window into a time of upheaval in Ireland during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The story shows the complex political powers during the rules of William III and Anne through the eyes and words of Jonathan Swift. It highlights the tough times and problems of governance that the Irish people had to endure. Journey through Swift's career from his beginnings with the Whigs to his alignment with the Tories, driven by his passion for Irish interests against the backdrop of British control, using powerful writings like the "Drapier's Letters." Discover how his words stirred a nation, ignited calls for change, and challenged the exploitation faced by the Irish.
Ireland in the Days of Dean Swift (Irish Tracts, 1720 to 1734)
By Jonathan Swift
Witness a writer's political journey intertwined with a nation's struggle against oppression.
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About the AuthorJonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish writer who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, hence his common sobriquet, "Dean Swift".
Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish writer who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, hence his common sobriquet, "Dean Swift".
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