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338: Ireland: Home Rule, Mutiny - and Civil War? (Part 3)

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338: Ireland: Home Rule, Mutiny - and Civil War? (Part 3) mentions Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardianism by Dan, Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardian Britain by Dan Jackson, The Northumbrians by Dan Jackson, and The Strange Death of Liberal England by George Dangerfield with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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That was an absolutely splendid tour de force.

historians go on about their period. This is the best period.

He is probably best known for his wonderful, wonderful book, The Northumbrians, about the history and culture of the Northeast, which I know both of…

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The year is 1912. The bitter arguments about Home Rule for Ireland are reaching boiling point. But with Ulster in uproar, the Tories encouraging mutiny and thousands of rifles pouring into Ireland, is the United Kingdom really heading for a bloody civil war? And was Sarajevo really the turning point that saved Britain from a sectarian inferno? In today's episode, Tom and Dominic are joined by friend of the show Dan Jackson to discuss the thrilling climax to the Home Rule saga, with appearances from characters such as H. H. Asquith, Andrew Bonar Law and Sir Edward Carson. We end with Britain and Ireland plunging into the abyss of the Great War - and the Easter Rising fast approaching... *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardianism
Dan

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Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardian Britain
Dan Jackson

The host mentions Dan Jackson's book to highlight the historical context of Irish Home Rule and its opposition in Edw…

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The Northumbrians
Dan Jackson

The host mentions 'The Northumbrians' to highlight its significance in understanding the history and culture of the N…

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The Strange Death of Liberal England
George Dangerfield

The host references George Dangerfield's book to illustrate the tumultuous political climate in early 20th century Br…

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Fatal Path
Ronan Fanning

The host mentions 'Fatal Path' to highlight the complex relationship between the Irish and the Liberal Party during t…

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Ulster
Rudyard Kipling

The host discusses Rudyard Kipling's poem 'Ulster' as a significant call to arms reflecting the sentiments of the peo…

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The Riddle of the Sands
Erskine Childers

The host mentions 'The Riddle of the Sands' to highlight the involvement of its author, Erskine Childers, in the poli…

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  • The conversation centers on history and culture of Northeast.
  • A second recurring theme is Irish Home Rule.
  • Referenced books include Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardianism by Dan and Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardian Britain by Dan Jackson.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in Irish history and political movements. and Historians and those interested in British and Irish history..

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Deep Dive(4)Highly Recommended(2)Passing Reference(1)
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Readers interested in Irish history and political movements.Historians and those interested in British and Irish history.History enthusiasts and those interested in regional cultureHistorians and political enthusiastsHistorians and those interested in Irish political historyListeners interested in British history and poetry

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Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardianism cover
Best for Readers interested in Irish history and political movements.Often cited around Irish Home Rule

Dan's book is mentioned as a tremendous page turner, focusing on the opposition to Irish Home Rule.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in Irish history and political movements.
Key quote: That was an absolutely splendid tour de force.
The host praises Dan's book as a tremendous page-turner that offers valuable insights into the opposition to Irish Home Rule during the Edwardian era. They encourage listeners to purchase the book, highlighting its availability and value.
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Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardian Britain cover
Best for Historians and those interested in British and Irish history.Often cited around Irish Home Rule opposition

Dan has also published another book, and that book has the very, very promising title of Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardian Britain.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and those interested in British and Irish history.
Key quote: historians go on about their period. This is the best period.
The host mentions Dan Jackson's book to highlight the historical context of Irish Home Rule and its opposition in Edwardian Britain. This discussion is crucial for understanding the political tensions that shaped the era and resonate with contemporary issues.
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Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in regional cultureOften cited around history and culture of Northeast

Dan is probably best known for his wonderful, wonderful book, The Northumbrians, about the history and culture of the Northeast.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in regional culture
Key quote: He is probably best known for his wonderful, wonderful book, The Northumbrians, about the history and culture of the Northeast, which I know both of us kind of nominated as a history book of the year back when it was published.
The host mentions 'The Northumbrians' to highlight its significance in understanding the history and culture of the Northeast of England. They also emphasize its recognition as a notable history book of the year, suggesting its value in historical discourse.
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Best for Historians and political enthusiastsOften cited around Liberal government challenges

The discussion references George Dangerfield's famous book, which explores the political climate in England during a tumultuous period.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and political enthusiasts
Key quote: If you read George Dangerfield's famous book, The Strange Death of Liberal England, particularly confrontations over trade union disputes in 1911, it's quite a febrile atmosphere.
The host references George Dangerfield's book to illustrate the tumultuous political climate in early 20th century Britain, particularly regarding the challenges faced by the Liberal government in enacting Home Rule. The book provides insight into the confrontations and societal tensions of the time, which are relevant to understanding the historical context of current political issues.
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Fatal Path
Ronan Fanning
Best for Historians and those interested in Irish political historyOften cited around Irish home rule politics

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.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
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.
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Ulster
Rudyard Kipling
Best for Listeners interested in British history and poetryOften cited around Kipling's poem Ulster

Ulster was written by Rudyard Kipling and published in the Morning Post on the 9th of April 1921.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Listeners interested in British history and poetry
Key quote: Ulster was written by Rudyard Kipling and published in the Morning Post on the 9th of April 1921.
The host discusses Rudyard Kipling's poem 'Ulster' as a significant call to arms reflecting the sentiments of the people of Ulster during a tumultuous period. This mention serves to highlight the historical context of the poem in relation to the impending civil war in the UK.
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The Riddle of the Sands
Erskine Childers
Best for Readers interested in Irish history and literatureOften cited around Irish Home Rule conflict

The novel is mentioned in relation to the arms smuggling incident involving the Irish volunteers.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in Irish history and literature
Key quote: they import arms via Hoth, which is a town outside Dublin.
The host mentions 'The Riddle of the Sands' to highlight the involvement of its author, Erskine Childers, in the political turmoil of early 20th century Ireland. Childers' yacht was used for smuggling arms, illustrating the intertwining of literature and political activism during this period.
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Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardianism
The Rest Is History · 1:00:51
That was an absolutely splendid tour de force.
Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardian Britain
The Rest Is History · 4:49
historians go on about their period. This is the best period.
The Northumbrians
The Rest Is History · 4:31
He is probably best known for his wonderful, wonderful book, The Northumbrians, about the history and culture of the Northeast, which I know both of…
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Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardianism
Dan

The host praises Dan's book as a tremendous page-turner that offers valuable insights into the opposition to Irish Home Rule during the Edwardian e…

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Popular Opposition to Irish Home Rule in Edwardian Britain
Dan Jackson

The host mentions Dan Jackson's book to highlight the historical context of Irish Home Rule and its opposition in Edwardian Britain. This discussio…

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The Northumbrians
Dan Jackson

The host mentions 'The Northumbrians' to highlight its significance in understanding the history and culture of the Northeast of England. They also…

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