A Popular History of Ireland
Read by Sibella Denton
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.
Chapters
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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 |