So I was chatting to a work mate in the pub last night (I live in Sydney, he's from Sydney and spent a few years in the states) who was quizzing me on Irish history. I was giving him a quick rundown and he is fascinated.
He asked me to recommend a book that would explain in more detail. Any one have any ideas - I want to point him down a fairly balanced path
I remember watching a tv series way years ago by Robert Kee, probably a decent starting point but didn't touch on the modern conflicts.
Not sure where you might get it though
Robert Kee book Ireland - A History is by far best I've ever read and great resources in it.
A history of Ireland in 250 episodes is a good easy read especially if he hasn't much background knowledge
Quote from: johnneycool on March 29, 2017, 10:17:52 PM
I remember watching a tv series way years ago by Robert Kee, probably a decent starting point but didn't touch on the modern conflicts.
Not sure where you might get it though
Outstanding show ! There are other ones (books) which you can get, bit like John Craven's newsround style, easy to read with not too much depth, but enough information
The whole series seems to be on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-NlJbmY3woh0SDUIy2ION2-DWyoz8oxY
Thanks guys. I have recommended that he get that Robert Kee book, looks decent.
Modern Ireland 1600-1972 by R.F. Foster is pretty good for the period it covers.
Quote from: dec on March 30, 2017, 01:05:40 AM
Modern Ireland 1600-1972 by R.F. Foster is pretty good for the period it covers.
Great book but a heavy enough read. Kee is probably the best for giving a fair overview.
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 29, 2017, 11:20:03 PM
A history of Ireland in 250 episodes is a good easy read especially if he hasn't much background knowledge
Agreed on this, great to pick up and put down for again.
Also possible via music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15y8VOiueBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-KewvkR3SM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8uMRotA5nA
Irish ways and Irish laws - Moving Hearts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIILCtCtk9o
Podcasts are the way I've been learning my history now, makes use of the dead time I have traveling to work or about the country, the missus hates it but sure lol
http://irishhistoryshow.ie/
This is a series of 30 odd podcasts on different aspects of Irish History focusing mainly on the 1913 lock out up to the Irish Civil War.
http://irishhistorypodcast.ie/
This is another set of Podcasts mainly dealing with the medieval period and up to late 19th Century.
Quote from: MoChara on March 31, 2017, 08:30:06 AM
Podcasts are the way I've been learning my history now, makes use of the dead time I have traveling to work or about the country, the missus hates it but sure lol
http://irishhistoryshow.ie/
This is a series of 30 odd podcasts on different aspects of Irish History focusing mainly on the 1913 lock out up to the Irish Civil War.
http://irishhistorypodcast.ie/
This is another set of Podcasts mainly dealing with the medieval period and up to late 19th Century.
thanks for sharing these have added a load of episodes for time on the road!
I think Ulysses should tell him everything he need to know about Ireland or so my private tutor said
For a look at an aspect of our history since 1916 to current times, I would recommend:
Armed Struggle: The History of the IRA by Richard English
A timely work of major historical importance, examining the whole spectrum of events from the 1916 Easter Rising to the current and ongoing peace process, fully updated with a new afterword for the paperback edition.
'An essential book ... closely-reasoned, formidably intelligent and utterly compelling ... required reading across the political spectrum ... important and riveting' Roy Foster, The Times 'An outstanding new book on the IRA ... a calm, rational but in the end devastating deconstruction of the IRA' Henry McDonald, Observer
'Superb ... the first full history of the IRA and the best overall account of the organization. English writes to the highest scholarly standards ... Moreover, he writes with the common reader in mind: he has crafted a fine balance of detail and analysis and his prose is clear, fresh and jargon-free ... sets a new standard for debate on republicanism' Peter Hart, Irish Times
'The one book I recommend for anyone trying to understand the craziness and complexity of the Northern Ireland tragedy.' Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Armed-Struggle-History-Richard-English-ebook/dp/B003GWX87Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490976059&sr=8-1&keywords=the+armed+struggle (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Armed-Struggle-History-Richard-English-ebook/dp/B003GWX87Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490976059&sr=8-1&keywords=the+armed+struggle)
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 29, 2017, 11:20:03 PM
A history of Ireland in 250 episodes is a good easy read especially if he hasn't much background knowledge
Just started that. Did he really have to use 'Londonderry'?
On Youtube...BBC Northern Ireland series "The Story of Ireland" Written and Presented by Fergal Keane in 2011
Episode 1 of 5 Age of Invasions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN0ndWAgA6o&list=PLDB7C584D70B31973
Episode 2 of 5 Age of Conquest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPXaPhpmvtc&index=2&list=PLDB7C584D70B31973
Episode 3 of 5 Age of Revolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R53xY9KiZt8&index=3&list=PLDB7C584D70B31973
Episode 4 of 5 Age of Union
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbOD1fi8omw&list=PLDB7C584D70B31973&index=4
Episode 5 of 5 Age of Nations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO2J70RLzA8&list=PLDB7C584D70B31973&index=5
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 31, 2017, 06:31:03 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on March 29, 2017, 11:20:03 PM
A history of Ireland in 250 episodes is a good easy read especially if he hasn't much background knowledge
Grow up FFS
Just started that. Did he really have to use 'Londonderry'?
Was thinking the same thing myself. The book is based on a BBC radio series so it's probably to be expected.
I live in a little place called Derrynoose, I once received a letter from my pension company addressed to L*****Derrynoose!
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on April 01, 2017, 12:15:09 AM
Was thinking the same thing myself. The book is based on a BBC radio series so it's probably to be expected.
I live in a little place called Derrynoose, I once received a letter from my pension company addressed to L*****Derrynoose!
;D ;D