First published in 1904, this book provides a detailed analysis of the political and social conditions in Ireland at the turn of the twentieth century. It examines the causes and aims of the Irish nationalist movement, with a focus on the land question, the Home Rule movement, and the struggle for political independence. The author argues that the root cause of Irish agitation is the economic and social oppression of the Irish people, and that their struggle for freedom is a just and righteous cause. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.