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The 3 volumes in this set, originally published between 1934 and
1975 are written by one of Ireland's most respected historians. In
the light of problems in recent years with the devolved
power-sharing Agreement in Northern Ireland and the suspension of
the Northern Ireland Assembly, these volumes have an enduring
relevance and shed important historical perspective on contemporary
political issues in both Northern Ireland and Ireland. They
discuss: The implications of Anglo-Irish relations in the wider
context of nationalist-imperial conflicts The (historical)
practical operation of devolution in Northern Ireland And provide
Critical analysis of government in the Irish Free State.
Originally published in 1936, this book provides an accurate and
critical analysis of government in the Irish Free State, its
principles, structure, philosophy and direction. It discusses
clearly and impartially not only the failure of the Treaty
settlement but also the electoral system, the legislature, the
increase of executive power and the growth of administrative law
and justice.
Originally published in 1936, The Government of Northern Ireland
examines the practical operation of devolution which was granted to
Northern Ireland in 1920. The later phases of the Ulster Question,
interacting with a theoretic conception of devolution, provide the
historical background in the light of which early 20th Century
government in Ireland is analysed. The political, administrative
and financial relations between the (then Imperial) and subordinate
Parliament, the powers and personnel of the local legislature and
the character of the local government are all discussed. The
achievement of self-government in Northern Ireland is summarized
with special regard to the desirability of a similar grant of
devolution to Scotland and Wales.
Originally published in 1940 but here reissuing the revised third
edition of 1975, this book analyses the Irish Question. The study
is not a narrative history. While the problems with which it deals
have been suggested by the period it covers, it is with the
problems and not the period that it is focussed on. Those problems
are: the interrelation of economic and social with political
forces; the impact of Irish discontent on the Liberal conversion to
Home Rule; the character of the political, cultural and social
forces behind revolutionary Irish nationalism; and the changing
nature of the concept itself. Much attention is given to the
implications of Anglo-Irish relations in the wider context of
nationalist-imperial conflicts and critical studies are made of the
writings of de Tocqueville, Cavour, Marx, Engels and Lenin among
others on the Irish Question.
Originally published in 1961 this book provides a brief historical
and political analysis of the very complex but little changing
problems which have confronted British and Commonwealth statesmen
in their relations with South Africa from the time of the
restoration of self-government to the defeated Boer republics of
1907-7 and the inauguration of the Union on May 31, 1910 to the
secession of the Republic of South Africa from the Commonwealth on
May 31, 1961. The book re-examines, in the light of documentary
evidence which became available prior to publication, the aims of
Liberal policy in restoring self-government to the Transvaal, the
considerations which determined it and the more important
consequences that flowed from it in the broader perspective of
history.
First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
THE IRISH FREE STATE ITS GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS by NICHOLAS
MANSERGH B. A., B. Litt. With a Foreword by W. G. S. ADAMS, M. A.,
HON. D. C. L. Warden of All Souls College, Oxford LONDON GEORGE
ALLEN UNWIN LTD MUSEUM STREET FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1934 All rights
reserved PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN BY UNWIN BROTHERS LTD., WOKING TO
THE MEMORY OF MY FATHER PREFACE IT is a commonplace to say that
Democracy is on its trial. If this statement is true as I believe
it to be true then it is well to examine in the light of more than
twelve years of practical experience the peculiar virtues and vices
which Representative Government has displayed in our country. This
book is an attempt to carry out such an analysis. It is not its
purpose to give an exact photographic reproduction of the
Government and Politics of the Irish Free State at any precise
moment. Rather has it been my aim to discover the underlying
principles at work in our political structure. The task was
rendered the more interesting, on the one hand by the vitality of
the political issues in this country, on the other by my belief
that in our generation we are creating a new democratic State. This
State, the offspring of a Revolution very real even if not
sensational, will make it quite evident that Democracy cannot be
subjected to one final interpretation, but must prove itself the
form of government best fitted to solve the changing problems of
our ever-changing political outlook. It is in no spirit of
conventional formality that I wish to thank all who have so kindly
helped by criticism and advice during the preparation of this work,
for without the encourage ment so generously given by leaders and
thinkers of all political parties, bycivil servants, and by the
members of the Staff of both Houses of the Oireachtas, this book
had been very much the poorer. My gratitude for their unfailing
patience and courtesy in answering series of frequently obscure and
rather trying questions is deep and sincere. My inquiries were
spread over a large field, so it is perhaps rather invidious to
mention certain names. But I would like to convey my especial
thanks to Professor Michael Hayes, ex-Chairman of Dail Eireann Mr.
J. J. Hearne, Legal Adviser to the Department of External Affairs
Mr. D. Coffey, Assistant Clerk of Seanad Eireann 8 The Government
of the Irish Free State Mr. E. Mansfield, Commissioner at the Land
Commission and to Mr. E. J. Riordan, the Controller of Prices, who
read over parts of my MSS. and made most valuable suggestions.
Further, my thanks are due to Professor A. Zimmern for the
opportunity of a most helpful conversation. I cannot conclude this
acknowledgement without paying a tribute, inadequate though it be,
to Mr. W. G. S. Adams, Warden of All Souls College, Oxford, under
whose kindly aegis this work has grown. His experience of the
many-sided problems of modern government made his advice an
inspiration. I am very grateful that he should do me the honour of
writing the Foreword. Needless to say, neither he nor anyone else
is in any sense responsible for any statement or opinion whatsoever
appearing in this book. NICHOLAS MANSERGH GRENANE HOUSE TIPPERARY
934 FOREWORD IN British-Irish relations, however perverse and
difficult, there is only one direction which is worth exploring,
and that is the way of good understanding and of friendship between
the British and Irish peoples. There has been hatred, and therehas
been misunderstanding, and each of these begets unhappiness and
ill-will. There can be no real friendship unless it is built on the
desire to be friends, and on the will to preserve friendship and to
remove whatever divides and breeds distrust and misunderstanding.
Within Ireland all men and women of good will must work patiently
and with determination for better understanding between North and
South. It is easy to sow division, it is slow and difficult to
build up confidence and co-operation...
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