Key quote: “in fact and against the odds, the emergent Irish state, however tyrannical it seemed to its republican victims, so that's the anti-treatyites, became a remarkably stable democracy.”

The host references 'The Republic' by Charles Townsend to highlight the paradox of the Irish state emerging as a stable democracy despite its tyrannical perception by some. This mention serves to underscore the complexities and contradictions of the political landscape following the Civil War.

The Rest Is HistoryJun 25, 2025

577. The Irish War of Independence: The Violence Begins (Part 2)

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“Charles Townsend describes Collins as a finance minister with the unusual advantage of running a death squad in his book 'The Republic'.”

Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Irish Revolution and Governance

For: Historians and students of Irish history

Key quote: “It established an Irish Republic.”

The host briefly mentions 'The Republic' in the context of discussing foundational documents of the Irish state. It highlights the significance of establishing an Irish Republic and the influence of revolutionary ideas during that period.