R. V. COMERFORD
- Published in print:
- 2010
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780199583744
- eISBN:
- 9780191702365
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199583744.003.0001
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines the contribution of Isaac Butt in the agitation for Irish self-government in 1870. Butt proposed not only the dismantling of the United Kingdom but its federalisation, with ...
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This chapter examines the contribution of Isaac Butt in the agitation for Irish self-government in 1870. Butt proposed not only the dismantling of the United Kingdom but its federalisation, with England, Scotland, and Ireland having local parliaments subordinate to Westminster. He also envisaged the Irish parliament having a house of lords with veto powers. Though the home rule of 1874 failed, it was a considerable achievement for Butt because it was particularly important in keeping the land question alive. The chapter discusses the split of the home rule party in parliament during the 1877 political campaign, and describes the conflict between Butt and Charles Stewart Parnell.Less
This chapter examines the contribution of Isaac Butt in the agitation for Irish self-government in 1870. Butt proposed not only the dismantling of the United Kingdom but its federalisation, with England, Scotland, and Ireland having local parliaments subordinate to Westminster. He also envisaged the Irish parliament having a house of lords with veto powers. Though the home rule of 1874 failed, it was a considerable achievement for Butt because it was particularly important in keeping the land question alive. The chapter discusses the split of the home rule party in parliament during the 1877 political campaign, and describes the conflict between Butt and Charles Stewart Parnell.
Paul Bew
- Published in print:
- 1998
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198207085
- eISBN:
- 9780191677489
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198207085.003.0002
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History, History of Ideas
This chapter outlines the historical background of the home rule crisis in Ireland. It started in 1885 when rumours began to circulate that the British Prime Minister William Gladstone was planning ...
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This chapter outlines the historical background of the home rule crisis in Ireland. It started in 1885 when rumours began to circulate that the British Prime Minister William Gladstone was planning to implement a measure of home rule for Ireland. Unionist Belfast reacted to these rumours with dismay and disbelief. In May 1886, Gladstone introduced the first Home Rule Bill in parliament. However, during this time the question of Irish self-government already had a distinct religious or sectarian dimension, and this was highlighted in the result of the 1885 general election where home rule supporters won every seat with a Catholic preponderance.Less
This chapter outlines the historical background of the home rule crisis in Ireland. It started in 1885 when rumours began to circulate that the British Prime Minister William Gladstone was planning to implement a measure of home rule for Ireland. Unionist Belfast reacted to these rumours with dismay and disbelief. In May 1886, Gladstone introduced the first Home Rule Bill in parliament. However, during this time the question of Irish self-government already had a distinct religious or sectarian dimension, and this was highlighted in the result of the 1885 general election where home rule supporters won every seat with a Catholic preponderance.
Charles Townshend
- Published in print:
- 1984
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198200840
- eISBN:
- 9780191674785
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198200840.003.0005
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History, Political History
This chapter examines the role of constitutionalism and nationalism in the political violence in Ireland during the 19th century. From the Irish point of view, the defeat of the Conservative Party ...
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This chapter examines the role of constitutionalism and nationalism in the political violence in Ireland during the 19th century. From the Irish point of view, the defeat of the Conservative Party against the Liberal Party was a vindication of the Nationalist Party's adhesion to the liberals. However, after five years of no action in the direction of Irish self-government from the Liberal government, Irish nationalists started to consider this inaction as conclusive demonstration of the futility of constitutional politics.Less
This chapter examines the role of constitutionalism and nationalism in the political violence in Ireland during the 19th century. From the Irish point of view, the defeat of the Conservative Party against the Liberal Party was a vindication of the Nationalist Party's adhesion to the liberals. However, after five years of no action in the direction of Irish self-government from the Liberal government, Irish nationalists started to consider this inaction as conclusive demonstration of the futility of constitutional politics.
