An incisive critique of the policies and practices of the British government with respect to Ireland in the early 19th century. The book examines the provisions of the Treaty of Union between Great Britain and Ireland, and critiques the ways in which these provisions have been implemented. The book also provides a passionate defense of Irish interests, particularly with respect to the issue of taxation. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British-Irish relations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.