Speeches Of Henry Grattan, In The Irish Parliament In 1780 And 1782 (1821)

By Henry Grattan

Book Overview

The book ""Speeches of Henry Grattan, in the Irish Parliament in 1780 and 1782"" is a collection of speeches given by the Irish politician Henry Grattan during his time in the Irish Parliament. Originally published in 1821, the book provides a fascinating insight into the political climate of Ireland during the late 18th century, when the country was struggling for greater autonomy from British rule.The speeches cover a range of topics, from the need for greater representation for Irish citizens in Parliament to the importance of protecting Irish trade and industry. Grattan was a passionate and eloquent speaker, and his speeches are filled with powerful arguments and stirring rhetoric.In addition to the speeches themselves, the book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides context and historical background for Grattan's work. Overall, ""Speeches of Henry Grattan, in the Irish Parliament in 1780 and 1782"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, the struggle for independence, and the art of political oratory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437496571
• ISBN13: 9781437496574
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"