576. The Irish War of Independence: Rise of the IRA (Part 1)
June 22, 2025
Description
What are the origins of the Irish War of Independence? What impact did the First World War have on Irish efforts for Home Rule? What was the mood in Ireland following the bloody Easter Rising of...
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Books Referenced
The Northumbrians
Author: Dan Jackson
Context:
Paul Roush mentioned Dan Jackson's previous appearance on the podcast and praised his book as 'wonderful on the nature of those divides' between Irish communities in places like Liverpool and London.
De Valera
Author: David McCullough
Context:
Paul Roush recommended David McCullough's biography of Eamon de Valera as 'really good,' noting it throws question marks over exactly what de Valera's parentage was.