579. The Irish War of Independence: Showdown in London (Part 4)
July 02, 2025
Description
What were the terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, signed in December 1921, following negotiations between the UK and Sinn Féin? How was it received by the Irish people? What was the process by which...
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Books Referenced
Fatal Path
Author: Ronan Fanning
Context:
Described as a brilliant book on the treaty negotiations by Ronan Fanning, professor of history at University College Dublin. The hosts quote his scathing assessment of the Irish negotiating team and their 'primitive and one-dimensional politics.'
The Riddle of the Sands
Author: Erskine Childers
Context:
Mentioned as the spy novel written by Erskine Childers, who served as secretary of the Irish delegation, described as predicting the kind of First World War.