# Endnotes explained — The National Being

> Chapter companion for The National Being by George William Russell.

## 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 lines

> 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._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_national_being_se/chapters/endnotes
- Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_national_being_se
- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_national_being_se/chapters