"Alvin Jackson's Home Rule: An Irish History examines the development of Home Rule and devolution in Ireland from the nineteenth century to the present. It traces some of the main themes in Irish peace-making from their late Victorian roots to the beginning of the millennium: it explores the origins of the Good Friday Agreement, and many of the interconnections between Irish political history and contemporary affairs. The work offers an incisive reappraisal of different political leaders through the period. Drawing on new archival evidence, Home Rule illuminates a crucial aspect of British and Irish history over a two-hundred-year span."--BOOK JACKET.

The Home Rule Bill, passed by the British parliament in 1912, aimed at giving Ireland some control over her own affairs. However, this was postponed when the First World War broke out, and by the time the war had ended the political landscape in Ireland had changed irrevocably. The respected historians who have contributed to this book examine the reaction to the Home Rule Bill across many shades of political opinion, and give a fascinating analysis of what might have been if external events had not overtaken local ones.

IRISH HOME RULE considers the preeminent issue in British politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book separates moral and material home rulers and appraises the home rule movement from a fresh angle, distinguishing between physical force and constitutional nationalists.

Taking the years 1800-1920, the book considers the four Home Rule Bills and discusses the role of leading figures such as Charles Stewart Parnell and Isaac Butt. This is a careful study of the rise in political consciousness- it addresses the relationship between nationalism and the Catholic faith, and popular support for the Union amongst Ulster Protestants- providing clear analysis of a troubled period.

In 'The Framework of Home Rule', Erskine Childers meticulously examines the political and historical context of the Home Rule movement in Ireland. Through a combination of personal insights, legal analysis, and historical evidence, Childers presents a compelling argument for the political autonomy of Ireland within the British Empire. His literary style is characterized by a balanced and well-reasoned exposition of complex issues, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in Irish history. Childers' thorough exploration of the intricacies of the Home Rule movement sheds light on the tensions between Ireland and Great Britain during this pivotal period in Irish history. Through his rigorous research and insightful commentary, Childers provides a comprehensive overview of the complexities surrounding the issue of Home Rule. Written by a seasoned political figure and scholar, 'The Framework of Home Rule' is a must-read for those interested in understanding the historical roots of Irish nationalism and political autonomy.