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“Ronan Fanning, Professor of History at University College Dublin, who wrote a brilliant book on all this called Fatal Path, is scathing about the team.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Irish revolutionary negotiations
For: Historians and students of Irish history
Key quote: “Ronan Fanning, Professor of History at University College Dublin, who wrote a brilliant book on all this called Fatal Path, he's unbelievably scathing about the team.”
The host mentions 'Fatal Path' to highlight the inadequacies of the Irish negotiating team during a pivotal moment in history. Ronan Fanning's critique underscores the lack of preparation and political training that hindered their effectiveness in negotiations.
“There's a brilliant book by Ronald Fanning called Fatal Path, which it's a brilliantly told story, exactly what happened here within British politics, how the truce and then the treaty are constructed.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: British politics and Ireland
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in British-Irish relations
Key quote: “There's a brilliant book by Ronald Fanning called Fatal Path, which it's a brilliantly told story, exactly what happened here within British politics, how the truce and then the treaty are constructed.”
The host mentions 'Fatal Path' by Ronald Fanning to highlight its insightful narrative on the complexities of British-Irish negotiations during a pivotal historical moment. The book is praised for its thorough exploration of events leading up to the truce and treaty, making it a valuable resource for understanding this period.
“One thing I hadn't really gauged until you and I, Tom, both read this book, Fatal Path, by a brilliant Irish historian, Ronan Fanning.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Irish home rule politics
For: Historians and those interested in Irish political history
Key quote: “I hadn't gauged. I'd always thought there'd been some sentimental fondness for Ireland in the Liberal Party. But no, they couldn't give a damn about Ireland, could they, Dan?”
The host mentions 'Fatal Path' to highlight the complex relationship between the Irish and the Liberal Party during the late 19th century. The book reveals the deep-seated anti-Catholic sentiments and lack of genuine concern for Ireland among key Liberal figures, challenging previous assumptions about their stance on home rule.