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100 1 _aO'Connor, T. P.
_q(Thomas Power),
_d1848-1929
245 1 0 _aSketches in the House: The Story of a Memorable Session (1893)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-24
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Michael Punch and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Sketches in the House: The Story of a Memorable Session" by T. P. O'Connor is a political commentary written during the late 19th century. The book provides an insightful glimpse into the dynamics of the British House of Commons during a historic session, particularly focusing on the contentious issue of Home Rule for Ireland and the various characters involved in that political struggle. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for this historic session, capturing the atmosphere and the tensions among the Members of Parliament. It describes the diverse personalities at play, from fervent Irish nationalists like Dr. Tanner to staunch Orangemen like Mr. Johnson, highlighting the contrasting passions and political allegiances that fill the chamber. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the conflicting interests regarding Home Rule, revealing the political strategies at work and the repercussions of individual actions within the larger political context. O'Connor uses humor and keen observations to illustrate the peculiarities and rivalries present, laying a foundation for the evolving drama of the session. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHome rule -- Ireland
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901
653 _aGreat Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14443
999 _c55831
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