Chapters And Speeches On The Irish Land Question (1870)

Chapters And Speeches On The Irish Land Question is a book written by John Stuart Mill and originally published in 1870. The book is a collection of speeches and essays by Mill on the topic of the Irish Land Question, which was a major political issue in Ireland at the time. The Irish Land Question was a complex issue that involved the ownership and control of land in Ireland, and the rights and interests of both landlords and tenants. Mill was a strong advocate for the rights of tenants, and in this book he argues that the Irish Land Question could only be resolved by giving tenants more control over the land they worked on. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a different aspect of the Irish Land Question. Mill begins by discussing the history of land ownership in Ireland and the problems that arose as a result of the landlord-tenant system. He then goes on to examine the legal and economic aspects of the issue, and proposes various solutions to the problem. Throughout the book, Mill makes a passionate case for the rights of tenants and argues that the Irish Land Question was not just a political issue, but a moral one as well. He also discusses the broader implications of the issue, including its impact on the economy and society as a whole. Overall, Chapters And Speeches On The Irish Land Question is an important historical document that sheds light on a significant political and social issue of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, land ownership, and social justice.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.