Abstract
It is an indisputable and unavoidable fact that Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) has gained sufficient stardom and popularity throughout Ireland. In Dublin for instance, one cannot avoid noticing his statue on O'Connell Street. However, one might wonder why Parnell has gained so much of importance across Ireland. The answer to this question will be depicted in this report that we are publishing. We will delve into his political career from 1875 until his death in 1891. Further we will focus on his contribution which has had a significant impact in the history of Ireland and Great Britain. Firstly we will begin by dealing with Parnell's career as an M.P. until 1879. Secondly we will focus on the Land War that was at the centre of Parnell's political choices and at his peak career as a politician between 1879 and 1882. In conclusion, we will describe the way Parnell strived to make Ireland a more independent entity (i.e. home rule policy) until his political downfall in 1890.
