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The Troubles

A Complete History of the Irish Troubles from the Plantation of Ulster and the Great Famine, to the Ira, the Formation of Northern Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement

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The Troubles

By: Dermot P. O'Hara
Narrated by: Steven Rostance
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About this listen

Pocket History: The Troubles chronicles the 30 year long Irish Troubles. It begins right at the start with the first English invasion of Ireland and continues right up until present day, answering the question of what does the legacy of the troubles mean for modern day Irish and British people.

In this audiobook we will learn about:

  • The origins of conflict
  • The independence of Ireland
  • The escalation of the troubles
  • The concluding of the troubles
  • The legacy of the troubles
©2021 Sam Preston (P)2021 Sam Preston Europe Great Britain England Thought-Provoking Inspiring Northern Ireland

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A really good explanation of what went on. Only minor complaint, Narrator was very good and clear but sometimes a tiny bit boring. But great for the most part!

Really good introduction to the troubles

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Having three Irish grandparents, one of my new years resolutions was to learn more about my history, this book did everything I wanted it to do and more, and I now feel much more educated on the subject. Very happy :)

powerful and perceptive

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This book was an perfect listen for what I was looking for. It was filled with crucial information about the troubles and educated me with exactly what I needed/wanted to know about this fascinating part of history. I would highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in the troubles in Ireland, or anyone with a interest in history. Very entertaining!

Absolutely outstanding

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The Gibraltar incident was attributed to an extreme sectarian faction in the book. This is inaccurate and can be confirmed as the army in contemporary media reporting as well as judgements from European court documents.

Factual error

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The everyday people in these stories changed Britain. This audiobook shouts their names from the rooftops.

Quiet Heroes, Loud Impact

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