02292cam a22003253u 4500 15277 UtSlPG 20260610133346.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Kettle, Tom, 1880-1916 The Open Secret of Ireland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-07 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "The Open Secret of Ireland" by T. M. Kettle is a political and historical examination written in the early 20th century. The text addresses the complex relationship between England and Ireland, particularly focusing on the themes of nationalism, governance, and the Irish quest for Home Rule. Kettle seeks to elucidate the misunderstandings that contribute to tensions between the two nations, aiming to foster a more nuanced comprehension of the Irish perspective among English readers. The opening of the work outlines the necessary foundational understanding that to grasp the Irish Question one must first scrutinize the English mindset. Kettle emphasizes the historical injustices and the oppressive nature of British rule in Ireland, positing that this oppression begets a natural desire for freedom and justice. He suggests that the failure to recognize Ireland as a nation with legitimate claims to self-governance has resulted in deep-seated animosity. This portion sets the stage for Kettle’s argument that true understanding and reconciliation between England and Ireland require a recognition of Ireland's past grievances and the fundamental right to autonomy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Home rule -- Ireland Unionism (Irish politics) Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Politics and government https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15277 56665 56665