Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Speech of John, Earl of Clare, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland: On a Motion Made by the Earl of Moira, Monday, February 19, 1798"" is a historical document that contains the speech delivered by John Fitzgibbon, the Earl of Clare, in the Irish House of Lords on the aforementioned date.The speech was made in response to a motion put forward by the Earl of Moira, which called for an investigation into the grievances of the Irish people and a reform of the Irish government. The Earl of Clare, who was known for his staunch support of British rule in Ireland, used the opportunity to defend the existing system and to argue against any proposed reforms.In his speech, the Earl of Clare discusses the history of Ireland and its relationship with Britain, highlighting the benefits that Ireland has received from being part of the British Empire. He also addresses the concerns raised by the Earl of Moira and other reformers, arguing that their proposed changes would only lead to further instability and unrest in Ireland.Overall, ""The Speech of John, Earl of Clare, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland: On a Motion Made by the Earl of Moira, Monday, February 19, 1798"" provides a valuable insight into the political climate of Ireland in the late 18th century and the debates surrounding Irish independence and government reform.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.
