In short, I’ve become increasingly conscious of my lack of knowledge on Irish history. This was cast into acute relief when I listened to this week’s Second Captains podcast in which Garcia (ex of this parish) interviewed historian Brian Hanley following the government’s announcement about the RIC commemoration. I realise there is just so little I know; as a child in 70s England our perspective on Ireland (Republic and North) was so skewed, and it was barely covered in school history. I can only imagine the way this would have been handled mind, considering our curriculum’s coverage of the crusades.
So anyway I would love to read a good history of Ireland (or more than one, covering different eras?) and feel pretty confident that many on OTF are eminently qualified to help me with recommendations.
Thank you, and sorry if we’ve done this before.
So anyway I would love to read a good history of Ireland (or more than one, covering different eras?) and feel pretty confident that many on OTF are eminently qualified to help me with recommendations.
Thank you, and sorry if we’ve done this before.
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