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Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Erne's Mayo estates, was one of the first victims. Boycott's crops being harvested by Orangemen volunteers protected by troops, 1880
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Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Erne's Mayo estates, was one of the first victims. Boycott's crops being harvested by Orangemen volunteers protected by troops, 1880
527662 Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Erne's Mayo estates, was one of the first victims. Boycott's crops being harvested by Orangemen volunteers protected by troops, 1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG
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1880 Agent Began Boycott Captain Crops Estates Harvested Land League Lord Mayo Nationalism Ostracism Parnell Protected Terrorism Victims Volunteers C European Economic Community C European Union Erne Orangemen
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This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in Irish history during the Land League movement of 1880. Led by Charles Stewart Parnell, the campaign of social ostracism targeted those who were seen as oppressors of tenant farmers, such as Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Erne's Mayo estates.
In this image, we see Boycott's crops being harvested by Orangemen volunteers under the protection of troops. The scene is fraught with tension and symbolism, showcasing the clash between landlords and tenants in Ireland at that time.
The act of boycotting was a form of nonviolent protest that aimed to economically isolate individuals who were deemed unjust or exploitative. By targeting figures like Captain Boycott, the Land League sought to challenge the power dynamics that favored landowners over struggling farmers.
This photograph serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of those fighting for justice and equality in Ireland during this tumultuous period. It captures a moment when ordinary people came together to resist oppression and demand their rights.
Through images like this one, we are able to glimpse into the past and witness the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for a better future for themselves and generations to come.
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