Toryism And The Tory Democracy (1886) - O'Grady, Standish
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Toryism and the Tory Democracy is a political treatise written by Standish O'Grady in 1886. The book explores the history and ideology of Toryism, a political philosophy that emphasizes traditional values, social hierarchy, and a strong central government. O'Grady argues that Toryism is essential to the preservation of democracy, as it provides a stable foundation for society and protects against the excesses of radicalism and populism. The book also examines the role of the Tory party in British politics and its relationship with other political movements. Drawing on historical examples and…mehr

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Toryism and the Tory Democracy is a political treatise written by Standish O'Grady in 1886. The book explores the history and ideology of Toryism, a political philosophy that emphasizes traditional values, social hierarchy, and a strong central government. O'Grady argues that Toryism is essential to the preservation of democracy, as it provides a stable foundation for society and protects against the excesses of radicalism and populism. The book also examines the role of the Tory party in British politics and its relationship with other political movements. Drawing on historical examples and contemporary debates, O'Grady offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of Toryism and its relevance to modern democracy. Overall, Toryism and the Tory Democracy is an important work of political theory that remains relevant today.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.
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Mark Standish James O'Grady was an Irish author, reporter, and scholar who lived from September 18, 1846, to May 18, 1928. Inspired by Sylvester O'Halloran, O'Grady was a key figure in the Celtic Revival. He published the stories of Irish mythology as the History of Ireland: Heroic Period (1878), claiming that the only stories that came close to the Gaelic tradition were those from Homeric Greece. In his time, O'Grady was a contradiction. He was proud of his Gaelic heritage, but he was also a member of the Church of Ireland and a supporter of aristocratic virtues, especially criticizing bourgeois values and the uprooting cosmopolitanism of modernity. At one point, he wanted the Irish people to take over the British Empire and rename it the Anglo-Irish Empire. Through his writing, O'Grady had an impact on both the Anglo-Irish and Irish-Ireland cultures. The Abbey Theatre set made it clear that he had an impact on people, with Lady Gregory, W. B. Yeats, and George William Russell all saying that he helped them become interested in the Fenian Cycle of Gaelic culture. Some people in the political