The Commercial Restraints of Ireland by John Hely-Hutchinson
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"The Commercial Restraints of Ireland" by John Hely Hutchinson is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The text is presented in the form of a series of letters addressed to a noble lord, and it explores the restrictions imposed on Irish trade and industry by England, shedding light on the socio-economic conditions of Ireland during that time. The author, who also served as Provost of Trinity College, aims to
document and analyze these commercial constraints, likely advocating for reform to benefit the Irish economy. The opening portion of the work introduces Hutchinson’s background and establishes his credentials as an authority on the economic affairs of Ireland. It also outlines the context in which the letters were written, hinting at the political turmoil and resentment felt by the Irish towards English rule. The text is enriched with references to the contemporary figures and events of the time, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the economic arguments against the English policies that hindered Irish prosperity. This initial section signals that readers can expect a robust critique of the historical financial limitations faced by Ireland, as well as an analysis of their broader implications on Irish society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hely-Hutchinson, John, 1724-1794 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Carroll, W. G. |
| Title | The Commercial Restraints of Ireland |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Special topics |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Commercial policy |
| Subject | Ireland -- Economic conditions -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Ireland -- Commerce -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38841 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 586 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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