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The Rest Is HistoryJun 8, 2023

339: Ireland: The Easter Rising, 1916 (Part 4)

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339: Ireland: The Easter Rising, 1916 (Part 4) includes mentions of The Imagination of an Insurrection by William Irwin Thompson, The Murder Machine, The Insurrection in Dublin by James Stevens, and Vivid Faces by Roy Foster, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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The Imagination of an Insurrection

William Irwin Thompson

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Imagination of an Insurrection' to highlight the profound connection between poetry and revolutionary movements, particularly…

The Murder Machine

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Murder Machine' as a significant work that critiques the education system in Britain and Ireland. The book advocates for a shi…

The Insurrection in Dublin

James Stevens

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Insurrection in Dublin' by James Stevens as a significant contemporary account of the Easter Rising, particularly highlighting…

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The Easter Rising began in Dublin's General Post Office on Easter Monday, 24th April 1916, with Patrick Pearse’s dramatic proclamation of the Irish Republic. Led by republicans opposed to British rule in Ireland, this was the most significant uprising in more than a century - and changed the entire course of Irish and British history, with effects that still reverberate today. In today’s episode, Tom and Dominic return to the GPO in Dublin, as the brilliant Professor Paul Rouse tells the bloody story - at once inspiring, terrifying and heartbreaking - of the Easter Rising and its extraordinary aftermath. *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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The Imagination of an Insurrection

William Irwin Thompson

The host mentions 'The Imagination of an Insurrection' to highlight the profound connection between poetry and revolu…

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The Murder Machine

The host mentions 'The Murder Machine' as a significant work that critiques the education system in Britain and Irela…

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The Insurrection in Dublin

James Stevens

The host mentions 'The Insurrection in Dublin' by James Stevens as a significant contemporary account of the Easter R…

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Vivid Faces

Roy Foster

The host mentions 'Vivid Faces' to highlight the depth of personal connections and historical narratives surrounding…

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Easter 1916

William Butler Yeats

The host discusses the significance of Yeats's poem 'Easter 1916' in relation to the Easter Rising, highlighting its…

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Harry Colley

The host mentions 'Harry Colley' to provide a vivid account of the Easter Rising from a participant's perspective. Co…

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brilliant book

Fogel-McGarry

The host mentions 'Vivid Faces' as a significant work for those who study Irish history, highlighting its relevance t…

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Bureau of Military History

The host mentions the 'Bureau of Military History' to highlight a specific account of the Easter Rising from a partic…

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Referenced books include The Imagination of an Insurrection by William Irwin Thompson and The Murder Machine.
Related interests include Scholars and enthusiasts of Irish history and literature and Educators and those interested in educational reform.

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Easter Rising military strategy(2)Irish history and poetry(2)Easter Rising 1916(1)Easter Rising accounts(1)education system critique(1)Irish Revolution and Poetry(1)

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Deep Dive(4)Highly Recommended(2)Passing Reference(2)

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Scholars and enthusiasts of Irish history and literatureEducators and those interested in educational reformHistorians and readers interested in Irish historyReaders interested in Irish history and literatureReaders interested in Irish history and poetryHistory enthusiasts and those interested in revolutionary narratives

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The Imagination of an Insurrection

William Irwin Thompson

Best for Scholars and enthusiasts of Irish history and literatureOften cited around Irish Revolution and Poetry

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My favourite book on the idea of this, and I commend it to everybody, it was recommended to me when I took a course on the Irish Revolution in 1989 by Professor Michael Athan.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Irish Revolution and Poetry

For: Scholars and enthusiasts of Irish history and literature

Indexed context: It is just the most magnificent exploration of the world.

The host mentions 'The Imagination of an Insurrection' to highlight the profound connection between poetry and revolutionary movements, particularly in the context of the Irish Easter Rising. This book is presented as a crucial exploration of how these elements intertwine and influence the human condition.

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The Murder Machine

Best for Educators and those interested in educational reformOften cited around education system critique

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A brilliant exploration of the education system in Britain and Ireland, discussing how rote learning was destroying education and calling for creativity and innovation.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: education system critique

For: Educators and those interested in educational reform

Indexed context: I should say, by the way, in passing, if anyone wants to read a brilliant book, a brilliant exploration of the education system in Britain and Ireland, read The Murder Machine.

The host mentions 'The Murder Machine' as a significant work that critiques the education system in Britain and Ireland. The book advocates for a shift away from rote learning towards a more creative and child-centered approach to education, highlighting its relevance and foresight.

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The Insurrection in Dublin

James Stevens

Best for Historians and readers interested in Irish historyOften cited around Easter Rising accounts

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The excerpt discusses a contemporary account of resentment at the rebels, particularly from women on the streets, as described in James Stevens' book.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Easter Rising accounts

For: Historians and readers interested in Irish history

Indexed context: James Stevens writes he talks about writing this as he hears shots in the streets and he says there are horses dying on the street.

The host mentions 'The Insurrection in Dublin' by James Stevens as a significant contemporary account of the Easter Rising, particularly highlighting the complex reactions of the public, especially women, towards the rebels. Stevens' insights into the rumors and the atmosphere during the uprising provide a nuanced understanding of the events that unfolded in Dublin.

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Vivid Faces

Roy Foster

Best for Readers interested in Irish history and literatureOften cited around Irish history and poetry

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For those people who read deeply in Irish history, they'll know that Vivid Faces is a brilliant book written by Professor Roy Foster.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Irish history and poetry

For: Readers interested in Irish history and literature

Indexed context: For those people who read deeply in Irish history, they'll know that Vivid Faces is a brilliant book written by Professor Roy Foster.

The host mentions 'Vivid Faces' to highlight the depth of personal connections and historical narratives surrounding the Easter Rising of 1916. The book, authored by Roy Foster, provides an insightful exploration of the individuals involved in this pivotal moment in Irish history.

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Easter 1916

William Butler Yeats

Best for Readers interested in Irish history and poetryOften cited around Easter Rising 1916

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The closing lines of William Butler Yeats's great poem, Easter 1916, written about the Easter rising.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Easter Rising 1916

For: Readers interested in Irish history and poetry

Indexed context: A terrible beauty is born.

The host discusses the significance of Yeats's poem 'Easter 1916' in relation to the Easter Rising, highlighting its impact on Irish history. The mention of the poem serves to connect the historical events with the emotional and poetic responses they inspired.

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Harry Colley

Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in revolutionary narrativesOften cited around Easter Rising military strategy

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Harry Colley is referenced as the author of an account detailing his experiences during the revolution.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Easter Rising military strategy

For: History enthusiasts and those interested in revolutionary narratives

Indexed context: if anybody wants to read an account of that have a look online at the Bureau of Military History account of Harry Colley who was a C-O-L-L-E-Y who fought in that revolution and he tells a really dramatic vivid story of it.

The host mentions 'Harry Colley' to provide a vivid account of the Easter Rising from a participant's perspective. Colley's narrative offers insights into the decisions made by the rebels and the chaotic environment during the revolution.

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Fogel-McGarry

Best for Listeners interested in Irish history and literatureOften cited around Irish history and poetry

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Fogel-McGarry's brilliant book on the rising describes the proclamation as a stunningly ambitious act of imagination.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Irish history and poetry

For: Listeners interested in Irish history and literature

Indexed context: For those people who read deeply in Irish history, they'll know that Vivid Faces is a brilliant book written by Professor Roy Foster.

The host mentions 'Vivid Faces' as a significant work for those who study Irish history, highlighting its relevance to the themes discussed in the podcast. The reference serves to connect the historical figures in Yeats' poem to the broader narrative of the Easter Rising.

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Bureau of Military History

Best for History enthusiasts and students of military strategyOften cited around Easter Rising military strategy

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The excerpt mentions the Bureau of Military History account of Harry Colley, who fought in the revolution, suggesting it contains a dramatic story.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Easter Rising military strategy

For: History enthusiasts and students of military strategy

The host mentions the 'Bureau of Military History' to highlight a specific account of the Easter Rising from a participant's perspective. This reference serves to illustrate the chaotic nature of the rebellion and the unexpected decisions made by the rebels.

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The Imagination of an Insurrection

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Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Imagination of an Insurrection' to highlight the profound connection between poetry and revolutionary movements, particularly…

The Murder Machine

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Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Murder Machine' as a significant work that critiques the education system in Britain and Ireland. The book advocates for a shi…

The Insurrection in Dublin

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Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Insurrection in Dublin' by James Stevens as a significant contemporary account of the Easter Rising, particularly highlighting…

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