Absenteeism (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

Confronts a centuries-old problem in Ireland and explains who really suffers from absenteeism. This clear, historical examination shows how governance, economy, and power shaped a nation’s fate and helped define British-Irish relations.

The book surveys a pivotal era in Irish history, linking political decisions to social hardship. It draws on contemporary writing to explain how absenteeism emerged, spread, and affected land, labor, and loyalty. You’ll gain a concise, accessible view of the forces that kept Ireland in turmoil and why reform mattered then—and still matters today.

• What absenteeism is and why it mattered in Ireland’s history


• How governance and policy shaped landownership and opportunity


• Connections between Irish politics, economy, and daily life


• Historical perspectives that illuminate modern debates about empire and reform

Ideal for readers of Irish history, political thought, and the broader story of the British Empire.

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