This vintage book is fascinating and impartial account of Ireland's struggle for nationality, written by Claude G. Bowers. Ireland's history is one of romance and tragedy, here delineated beginning with the great parliamentary battle in the Dublin parliament. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of Irish nationalism, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "Henry Flood", "Flood's Parentage", "Birth", "Fashionable Dissipation at Trinity", "At Oxford", "Marquis of Townsend, Viceroy", "His Character and Career", "His Plan to Increase the Army and Limit Life of Parliament", "Lord Harcourt, Viceroy", "Character and Career", "Patriot Party Declines his Leadership", etc. Claude Gernade Bowers (1878-1958) was an American politician, historian, and ambassador to Spain and Chile under President Roosevelt. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.