A Popular History of Ireland, Book 06


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A Popular History of Ireland by Thomas D'Arcy McGee offers a detailed exploration of Ireland's rich and complex past, focusing particularly on the 14th and 15th centuries. This sixth volume, subtitled The Native, the Naturalized, and “The English Interest”, delves into the intricate relationships between the native Irish, those who had settled from abroad, and the growing influence of English interests during a pivotal time in Irish history.

McGee, an Irish refugee and a key figure in the formation of Canadian confederation, brings a unique perspective to his historical narrative. His comprehensive approach not only chronicles events but also examines the cultural and social dynamics that shaped Ireland during these centuries.

Listeners will find this work both informative and thought-provoking, as it sheds light on the complexities of identity and governance in medieval Ireland. McGee's insights provide a foundation for understanding the historical context that continues to influence Ireland today.

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01 - Civil War in England 17:17 Read by Sibella Denton
02 - Lionel, Duke of Clarence 16:20 Read by Sibella Denton
03 - Art McMurrogh, Lord of Leinster 17:43 Read by Sibella Denton
04 - Subsequent Proceedings of Richard II 29:34 Read by Sibella Denton
05 - Parties within "the Pale" 18:30 Read by Sibella Denton
06 - Acts of the Native Princes 15:38 Read by Sibella Denton
07 - Continued Division and Decline of "the English Interest" 21:42 Read by Sibella Denton
08 - The Age and Rule of Gerald, Eighth Earl of Kildare 28:11 Read by Sibella Denton
09 - State of Irish and Anglo--Irish Society during the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries 13:34 Read by Sibella Denton
10 - State of Religion and Learning during the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries 16:11 Read by Sibella Denton