Download or read book Davitt and Irish Revolution, 1846-82 written by Theodore William Moody and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1984 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering Davitt's career in detail, this study explores his break-away from orthodox revolutionary nationalism to the concept of the nation as a 'caring' society rooted in social democracy; his vision of the land war as part of the common struggle of humanity for social justice; his belief in land nationalization as the only real solution of the land question; his participation in the rising labor movement in Britain; his complete freedom from sectarianiam, his modesty, his moral courage, and his compassion.