John Redmond's Last Years

Name: John Redmond's Last Years
Author: Stephen Lucius Gwynn

By Stephen Lucius Gwynn

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Drawing on private papers, the author chronicles John Redmond's final political years, examining his role as party chairman, the passage and implications of the 1912 Home Rule Bill, the emergence of rival volunteer forces, the choice to support the British war effort and to raise Irish brigades, and the 1916 rebellion and its aftermath; the narrative analyzes his aims, tactics, party dynamics, and the political forces that undermined hopes for a united Irish self-government.

About the Author

Stephen Lucius Gwynn

Stephen Lucius Gwynn was an Irish author and politician known for his contributions to literature and his insights into Irish culture and history. He wrote extensively on various regions of Ireland, as seen in his notable works such as "Connaught," "Leinster," and "Ulster." Gwynn also explored the lives of significant figures in Irish politics, exemplified by his biographies of John Redmond and Sir Charles W. Dilke. His writings reflect a deep engagement with Irish identity and the socio-political landscape of his time, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of Ireland.