Excerpt from Memories and Thoughts of a Life
Those to whom length of days has been given may do what was done by Old Mortality, dwell with sym pathy on the buried past and retrace what they have seen of its records. Mine has not been an eventful life, but distance lends enchantment to the view, and a somewhat large experience of men and things, extending over more than sixty years, and standing out in the softened light of memory, may be interest ing to a new generation. My reminiscences go back to the Brighton of William IV., to the great world of London of the first days of Victoria, to the Oxford of the Tractarian movement, to the England of coaches and the old poor-law, and I have noted the numerous changes which have transformed the nation and the face of the country in many respects since that era, all the more carefully, perhaps, because I am not an Englishman. My lot has been chie?y.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. In this rich and evocative memoir, the author draws on his lengthy life experiences to provide a nuanced and intimate take on Ireland's recent past. Raised as a member of the elite ruling class during a period of profound change and societal upheaval, the author was privy to the unfolding dramas that shaped 20th century Ireland. The author's keen observations, combined with their privileged vantage point, offer not only a captivating personal narrative but also invaluable insights into the key events and complexities of modern Irish history. This book presents an authoritative and thought-provoking account of Ireland's struggle for independence, its social and economic development, as well as the enduring wounds left by sectarian violence and division. The author's unique story and perceptive analysis combine to enrich our understanding of this fascinating period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331099352_0
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