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How far do these sources support the view that Irish nationalism remained a 'curious blend of conservative Catholicism and political radicalism' between 1820 and 1921?
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Ireland Coursework How far do these sources support the view that Irish nationalism remained a 'curious blend of conservative Catholicism and political radicalism' between 1820 and 1921? The leaders of the Catholic Board best illustrate the definition of "conservative Catholicism" as they desired Emancipation but were cautious and conciliatory in their approach, they hoped for reform to be achieved peacefully, which was a stark contrast to political radicals such as Wolfe Tone who wanted a Republic Ireland and was prepared to use violence in order to attain his aims. K.T. Hoppen quoted Garvin's view that Daniel O'Connell's nationalism was a "blend" because O'Connell wanted reform (which he achieved in 1829 through his Catholic Association) and repeal peacefully, but he threatened civil disobedience in Ireland to achieve this. The "blend" is therefore "curious" in that O'Connell successfully fuses two conflicting political traditions into one, but it is debateable on whether or not...
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