The Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FHDsMFlUPElXi4Kfdvpbg?si=8299614fedc04ce1 What should have been a cause for celebration – the ratification of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, ending 800 years of British dominance – was the final strike needed to shatter the Irish movement for liberation. Eamon DeValera, president of the Dail and leader of the Irish Republican movement, so incensed by the ratification of the … Continue reading The Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side

Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty

The Anglo-Irish Treaty is a very controversial document that sparked the Irish Civil War. But how was it created and what did it actually do? SupPort me on Patreon Join the Debt Collective Introduction One cannot understand the Irish Civil war without, first, understanding the Anglo-Irish Treaty. That’s why I want to provide this recap. … Continue reading Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty

Episode 52 – Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty

Listen to my recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the final spark for the Irish Civil War. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, and join my Patreon to stay up to date. Link to Black Lives Matter Student Solidarity Fund  Link to Debt Collective Home Page  Transcript episode-52-e28093-recap-of-the-anglo-irish-treaty-1Download References The Republic: The … Continue reading Episode 52 – Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty

Recap of the Irish War of Independence

A recap of the Irish War of Independence in preparation for season three: the Irish Civil War. To learn more, listen to my podcast! Support me on PAtreon Libraries and Lemonade Introduction One cannot talk about or understand the Irish Civil War without understanding the Irish War of Independence. In fact, I’ve seen more and … Continue reading Recap of the Irish War of Independence

Episode 51 – Recap of the Irish War of Independence

It's the first episode of season 3! Join me as I recap the Irish War of Independence and set the stage for the Irish Civil War. Transcript: episode-51-e28093-recap-of-the-irish-war-of-independence_transcriptDownload Since this is the first episode Season Three: the Irish Civil War be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, and join my Patreonto stay … Continue reading Episode 51 – Recap of the Irish War of Independence

The Anglo-Irish Treaty

Introduction 100 years ago today, the fateful Anglo-Irish treaty negotiations began at 10 Downing Street. Read our article to learn about its many controversies, what it actually achieved, and why it sparked not only the creation of the Free Irish State, but also a civil war. Support Me on Patreon Support Afghan Refugees Listen to … Continue reading The Anglo-Irish Treaty

History in 5ish minutes 5 facts about Arthur Griffith

History in 5ish minute: 5 Facts About Arthur Griffith Welcome to History in 5ish minutes, a new episode format in which we discuss a historical event or person in roughly 5 minutes. Today we'll be discussing the 5 facts about Arthur griffith If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Ko-Fi If you want … Continue reading History in 5ish minutes 5 facts about Arthur Griffith

Episode 17-the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty

In today's episode we discuss the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty, including the many controversial decisions made by DeValera during the Truce, the struggle Prime Minister David Lloyd George, Michael Collins, and Arthur Griffith faced from internal and external stakeholders during the negotiations, and the tragic fracture that occurred within the Irish people after the Dail approved … Continue reading Episode 17-the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty

The Organizations Involved in Easter Rising and the Anglo-Irish War

The Anglo-Irish conflict, like many asymmetrical conflicts, can be confusing because of the vast amount of people and organizations involved. I have often wished there was a simple chart that I could refer to as I am reading about the conflict, so I made my own. The first chart is of the various political and … Continue reading The Organizations Involved in Easter Rising and the Anglo-Irish War

Eamon de Valera Part I

There are few men who participated in the Anglo-Irish War and the Irish Civil War who have as complicated a legacy as Eamon de Valera. He was a mathematics professor, last man to surrender during Easter Rising, leader of the Dáil and the IRA, instigator of the anti-treaty movement, political outcast, and Taoiseach, and, finally, … Continue reading Eamon de Valera Part I