What's The Matter With Ireland?

What's The Matter With Ireland? is a non-fiction book written by Ruth Russell that explores the social and political issues faced by Ireland during the early 20th century. The book is based on the author's personal experiences and observations during her travels around Ireland in 1920, where she witnessed the aftermath of the Easter Rising and the ongoing struggle for Irish independence. Throughout the book, Russell provides a detailed account of the economic, religious, and cultural factors that contributed to the political turmoil in Ireland. She also discusses the impact of British rule on Irish society, including the harsh treatment of Irish nationalists and the suppression of Irish culture and language. In addition to her analysis of the political climate, Russell also provides a vivid portrayal of the everyday lives of the Irish people she encountered during her travels. She writes about the poverty and hardship faced by many families, as well as the resilience and sense of community that helped them persevere. Overall, What's The Matter With Ireland? is a compelling and insightful exploration of a pivotal moment in Irish history. It offers a unique perspective on the struggles and triumphs of the Irish people during a time of great change and upheaval.In the sputtering flare of the arc lamp in front of Liberty hall stood squads of boys. Some of them wore brass-buttoned, green woolen waists, and some, ordinary cotton shirts. Some of them had on uniform knickers, and some, long, unpressed trousers. On the opposite side of the street were blocked similar squads of serious-eyed, high-chinned girls. Some of them were in green tweed suits, and others as they had come from work. They were companies of the Citizens' Army recruited by the Irish Labor party, and assembled in honor of the return of the Countess Markewicz from jail.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.