Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Michael Davitt is a historical biography written by D.B. Cashman in 1881. The book details the life and times of Michael Davitt, an Irish nationalist and social activist who played a key role in the Irish Land War of the late 19th century. The biography covers Davitt's early life in poverty, his involvement in the Irish Republican Brotherhood, his imprisonment for his political activities, and his subsequent founding of the Land League, a political movement dedicated to securing land reform for Irish farmers. The book also provides a comprehensive history of the Land League and its impact on Irish society, including its role in the famous ""boycott"" of landlords who refused to reduce their rents. The author, D.B. Cashman, was an Irish journalist and historian who was sympathetic to the Land League's cause. As such, the book presents a largely positive view of Davitt and his fellow activists, portraying them as heroic figures fighting for justice and equality in the face of oppressive British rule. Overall, The Life of Michael Davitt is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in Irish history and the struggle for Irish independence. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish politics, social justice movements, or the history of land reform.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.
