Ireland’s Easter Rising
Summary
Host John Hopkins explores the 1916 Easter Rising, detailing how a small group of Irish nationalists, including Patrick Pearse and Countess Markievich, staged an armed rebellion against British rule. Featuring historian Dr. Diarmuid Ferrita, the episode covers the historical context of British oppression and the failed German arms shipment. It recounts the six-day battle in Dublin, the subsequent executions of rebel leaders, and how the harsh British response transformed public opinion, turning the failed insurrection into a catalyst for Irish independence.
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Introduction: The Easter Rising in Dublin, 1916
Historical Context: British Rule and Plantations
The Great Famine and Rise of Nationalism
Planning the Rising: IRB and Symbolism
Failed German Aid and Countermand Order
The Battle of Mount Street Bridge
British Suppression and Burning of the GPO
Surrender and Negotiations by Elizabeth O'Farrell
Executions and Shift in Public Sentiment
Legacy: Sinn Féin, War of Independence, and Identity
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