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Author Pitt, William, 1759-1806
Title Speech of the Right Honourable William Pitt, in the House of Commons, Thursday, January 31, 1799
On offering to the House the resolutions which he proposed as the basis of an union between Great Britain and Ireland: Fifth Edition.
Credits Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Speech of the Right Honourable William Pitt, in the House of Commons, Thursday, January 31, 1799" is a historical speech written in the late 18th century. This work captures the deliberations of William Pitt as he proposes resolutions aimed at forming a legislative union between Great Britain and Ireland. The primary focus of the speech is on the strategic importance of such a union during a time of external threats and internal divisions, emphasizing mutual interests and national security. At the start of the speech, William Pitt addresses the House of Commons, laying out the critical need for a closer connection between Great Britain and Ireland to counteract the threats posed by external enemies and domestic unrest. He expresses disappointment in the Irish Parliament's earlier reticence to consider such a union and insists that the proposed measures are essential for promoting the prosperity and safety of both kingdoms. Pitt articulates the historical context, outlining previous attempts to secure this union, and suggests that the proposed resolutions should be understood as an opportunity for careful deliberation rather than an immediate call to action. He reinforces the vision of a united front against encroaching threats while urging respect for Ireland's legislative independence and the potential advantages of a symbiotic relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Ireland -- Politics and government -- 1760-1820
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EBook-No. 65670
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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