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100 1 _aRolleston, T. W.
_q(Thomas William),
_d1857-1920
245 1 0 _aIreland and Poland: A Comparison
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-26
508 _aProduced by Jimmy O'Regan (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Library of the University of California, Los Angeles/The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Ireland and Poland: A Comparison" by T. W. Rolleston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines and contrasts the political, social, and economic conditions of Ireland and Poland under their respective governing powers during a time of significant reform and national identity struggles. The likely topic of the book is the exploration of national rights, governance, and the treatment of these two distinct nationalities under British and German dominion. In this comparative analysis, Rolleston outlines the historical context of Ireland and Poland, highlighting the reforms in Ireland that aimed to improve the lives of its inhabitants while contrasting them with the severe repressive measures faced by the Polish under German rule. He emphasizes various advancements made in Ireland, such as land reform, educational opportunities, and local governance, which fostered a sense of autonomy and progress. Rolleston argues that while Ireland has made notable strides toward equity and self-governance, Poland's plight is marked by oppression and cultural eradication. Throughout the book, he aims to debunk the narrative that portrays Ireland as a member of the subjugated nationalities, instead presenting it as a nation making positive progress within the framework of the United Kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIrish question
653 _aPolish question
653 _aIreland -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901
653 _aPoland -- Politics and government -- 1796-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27057
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