Against Home Rule

Against Home Rule: The Case For The Union (1912) is a book written by Arthur James Balfour, a British statesman and Conservative Party politician. In this book, Balfour argues against the proposed Home Rule for Ireland, which was a political movement seeking greater self-government for Ireland within the United Kingdom. Balfour presents a detailed analysis of the historical, political, and economic reasons why Home Rule would be detrimental to both Ireland and the United Kingdom. He argues that Home Rule would lead to the fragmentation of the United Kingdom, weaken the British Empire, and ultimately result in the disintegration of Ireland itself. Balfour also addresses the concerns of Irish nationalists, emphasizing that the Union between Great Britain and Ireland is a mutually beneficial relationship that has brought prosperity and stability to both countries. He argues that Home Rule would only serve the interests of a small group of Irish nationalists, and that the majority of the Irish people would be better off remaining part of the United Kingdom. Overall, Against Home Rule: The Case For The Union is a powerful defense of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland, and a compelling argument against the Home Rule movement. It provides valuable insights into the political and social issues of the time, and remains a relevant and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of Ireland and the United Kingdom.With Introduction By Sir Edward Carson, And Preface By A. Bonar Law, Edited By S. Rosenbaum.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.