Irish history has been said to resemble that of Spain for the last three centuries,—the elaboration of all those ideas of law and political economy most unsuited to the needs of the nation concerned.
Morley reflects on the historical parallels between Irish and Spanish governance, emphasizing the unsuitability of imposed laws.
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