How did George Bernard Shaw describe James Larkin?
The greatest Irishman since Parnell
The most controversial Irishman
The most hardworking Irishman
The most quiet Irishman
Answer
George Bernard Shaw described James Larkin as "The greatest Irishman since Parnell." Parnell was a famous Irish nationalist politician, and Larkin was a trade unionist and labor activist. Shaw believed that Larkin was a great leader and a champion of the working class.
Revolutionary or Reformer? Unraveling the Legacy of James Larkin
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