02211cam a22003013u 4500 20016 UtSlPG 20260610133450.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Spender, Harold, 1864-1926 Home Rule : Second Edition Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-12-04 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Home Rule" by Harold Spender is a political account written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the contentious issue of Irish self-governance, focusing on the Home Rule Bills, particularly one proposed in 1912. It discusses the historical context leading to the need for an Irish Parliament and examines the arguments for and against the notion of granting Ireland its own legislative authority, highlighting the interplay of race, religion, and politics. The opening of the book sets the scene by referencing the various Home Rule Bills introduced over the years, specifically Mr. Gladstone's initiatives and their historical significance. It outlines the enduring challenges faced by Ireland, emphasizing the physical and cultural divides shaped by the sea, differing races, and religious beliefs. Harold Spender introduces the key arguments for Home Rule — that it would help heal the growing disaffection in Ireland, streamline the workloads of the British Parliament, and allow for self-governance in a nation that has long yearned for autonomy. The tone suggests an urgency and necessity for change, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities surrounding the Home Rule question. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Home rule -- Ireland https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20016 61318 61318