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Endnotes explained

A brief note acknowledging that events in Ireland since the book's writing have tragically illustrated the truths argued in the preceding pages.

What happens

A brief note acknowledging that events in Ireland since the book's writing have tragically illustrated the truths argued in the preceding pages.

Key passages

  • Since this book was written Ireland has had a tragic illustration of the truth of what is urged in these pages.

    After this book was completed, Ireland experienced a tragic event that confirmed the arguments made in the text.

    The author points to a real-world event that validates the book's thesis.

The National Being — Endnotes Explained