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Ireland in the 1990s
- The Path to Peace
- Narrated by: Ed Lengel
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
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The period between Bloody Sunday in 1972 and Good Friday in 1998 was one of the most troubled, turbulent, and triumphant periods for the Irish. The island went from financial depression to quietly becoming an economic powerhouse, while at the same time, bridging the violent divide between past and present, Catholic and Protestant, Unionist and Republicans, North and South.
Join famed historian and master storyteller Edward Lengel to trace the roots and evolution of the Irish Troubles. Dipping into the start of the unrest in the early 20th century, Professor Lengel spends 10 eye-opening lectures focusing primarily on the pivotal decade of the 1990s, highlighting important insurrections, brutal battles, and acts of terror.
Through this illuminating journey, you’ll come to better understand the goals behind the disruptive and violent actions of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and its various forms, as well as the role of Sinn Féin, the Social Democratic and Labor Party (SDLP), and the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC). You’ll also meet key players in history, such as Ian Paisley, Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness, Mary Robinson, John Hume, and Bertie Ahern, in order to see how it took efforts from around the world to establish peace in a troubled land.
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- Noce
- 19-11-21
Excellent
As an Italian living and working in Ireland on brilliant years 1997-2001, a part of my heart is still there on the green island. I remained fond of Irish history and curious about all events in Northern Ireland, which I visited several times during my stay and even after on touristic visits. This book has enlightened me even further and gave me insights which I did not know. Brilliantly written and read, it is a necessary experience for Irish and non Irish to understand, remember, learn and hope.
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- Bunny
- 24-11-21
Thorough, balanced and informative.
An excellent description and analysis of events that tells the story with heart and truth.
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- Niall Hynes
- 24-05-22
Interesting but a lot of errors
It is interesting and a good narrative. Have only listened to the first four lectures but each seems to have a few mistakes, be it dates or who is leading what political party etc.
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- mcintyrec77
- 25-05-22
Passable
Generally worth a listen for an overall framework but suffers from several factual inaccuracies
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- Liam Foley
- 26-06-22
Incorrect on basic facts.
It is hard to believe someone who has proved they can do research would get so many basic points wrong about easily verifiable and recent facts of Irish history. I had to turn this off after two hours. I am sure he means well and does have an interest in the topic but the inaccuracies made me think either he does not care or he has an agenda.
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- Kevin Parnham
- 10-10-21
Too one dimensional, biased and sycophantic
Ireland is a fantastic country with a deep and rich history. The ‘troubles’ has no winner or losers. This book isn’t balanced - how any credible commentator can mention the civil war without mentioning Michael Collins is incredible particularly as later there is mention in a film! Calculated to incite rather than provide a dispassionate view or may be the author only researched and spoke to one side.
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