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Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott
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Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott
Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Ernes Mayo estates, was one of the first victims. Boycotts crops being harvested by Orangemen volunteers protected by troops, 1880
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1880 Agent Began Campaign Captain Crops Harvested Ireland Irish Land League Lord Nationalism Nineteenth Century Parnell Politics Protected Social Terrorism Troops Victims Volunteers Boycott Erne Estates Mayo Orangemen Ostracism
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The photograph captures a significant moment in Irish history during the late nineteenth century. In 1880, Charles Stewart Parnell initiated a powerful campaign of social ostracism as part of the Irish Land League's fight for land reform and tenant rights. One of the first victims was Captain Boycott, an agent working for Lord Ernes Mayo estates. In this image, we witness the aftermath of Parnell's campaign on Boycott's crops. Orangemen volunteers, loyal to Britain and protected by troops, are seen harvesting the fields that were once tended by Boycott himself. This act symbolizes not only the power dynamics between Ireland and England but also highlights the growing nationalist sentiment among Irish citizens. The photograph serves as a reminder of the turbulent political climate in Ireland at that time. The Land League's tactics aimed to disrupt British control over Irish landownership and challenge oppressive policies imposed upon tenants. By targeting individuals like Captain Boycott, they sought to expose their allegiance to landlords rather than supporting their fellow countrymen. This historic image showcases both sides of this conflict - those who fought for justice and equality against those who upheld British rule in Ireland. It stands as a testament to resilience and determination within Irish society during this era marked by terrorism, nationalism, and political upheaval.
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