Irish Impressions G K Chesterton Aeterna Press Books
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In Irish Impressions, Chesterton lays out the cultural misunderstandings, historical abuses, and other errors that caused so much bad blood between England and Ireland. Sympathetic to Ireland’s plight, he gives a very human treatment to the problems between the two countries and systematically condemns England’s treatment of Ireland. The foremost quality of the book is the human examination of the problems at hand. Chesterton dispenses with isms and sociological models. He explains their anger as a response to slights against their dignity and honor, not a response to political programs and agendas.
Irish Impressions G K Chesterton Aeterna Press Books
I haven't yet read the book. I'm looking forward to it because Ireland and Chesterton are two of my favorite things. But do NOT buy this as a Kindle book. The transfer to eBook is well below standard. The page comes up sideways showing only half a page at a time. And if you turn the device, the page turns away from you. I'm not sure I can even read this thing.Product details
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Irish Impressions G K Chesterton Aeterna Press Books Reviews
ARRIVING IN IRELAND SOON AFTER AN ATTEMPTED 'REBELLION,' GETS G.K. TO THINKING. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENGLAND AND IRELAND; WHY DOES IT SEEM THEY ARE ALWAYS FIGHTING? THIS BOOK IS THE RESULT. G.K. NOT ONLY SHOWS US THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES, HE ALSO, SADLY, POINTS OUT WHERE AND WHY THEY MISUNDERSTAND EACH OTHER. ALTHOUGH A LOT OF WATER HAS PASSED UNDER THE BRIDGE SINCE THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN, THERE ARE HERE FUNDAMENTAL INSIGHTS INTO THE PROBLEMS CREATED BY ENGLAND RULING IRELAND. TODAY, EVEN THOUGH MOST OF IRELAND IS HAS IT'S OWN GOVERNMENT, EXCEPT IN THE NORTH, WHICH IS RULED OVER BY ENGLAND, OF COURSE THROUGH A LOCAL PARLIAMENT, IRELAND IS STILL ECONOMICALLY RULED BY ENGLAND. THIS BOOK IS AN EXCELLENT BEGINNING TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON. RQ
"Irish Impressions" is an excellent work by the legendary G.K.Chesterton. Chesterton toured Ireland in 1918, a pivotal time in Irish history, to recruit volunteers for the English cause in World War One. While Chesterton was not much of a recruiter, he did produce this fun romp through Irish culture and history which presents a stark contrast between England and Ireland. This being Chesterton, there are great jokes, odd rants and haunting phrases. This book is a fine example of Chesterton at his best as he explores Irish politics, culture and religion. Fans of Chesterton and readers looking to understand more about Irish culture will enjoy the work.
The IHS version has some excellent features. Dermot Quinn offered an excellent introduction and there are some very good notes at the end of the book. The photos included in the work seem a little blurred but they do not take away from the work as a whole.
I haven't yet read the book. I'm looking forward to it because Ireland and Chesterton are two of my favorite things. But do NOT buy this as a book. The transfer to eBook is well below standard. The page comes up sideways showing only half a page at a time. And if you turn the device, the page turns away from you. I'm not sure I can even read this thing.
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