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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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Really informative on a important subject! As someone who struggles with difficulty concentrating, I enjoyed how this book was easier to listen to than most history books

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Great educational audio book, exactly what I was looking for & covers a wide range of topics about the troubles I never knew about. Highly recommend.

Superb

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As someone with Irish heritage I am massively interested in this topic. I stumbled across this and what a gem, I learnt things that I didn’t know before. A fantastic piece of writing, well researched, evidenced and written. Incredibly insightful, a must listen!

Fantastic listen!! 10/10

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While informative, this audiobook also carries emotional weight. Listening to the escalation of violence, the hunger strikes, and the bombings is gut-wrenching. But O’Hara doesn’t just dwell on the pain—he leads the listener through the difficult peace process and the fragile reconciliation efforts. I came away with a deep appreciation for the resilience of the people affected by the Troubles. Truly powerful storytelling.

Poignant and Powerful

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Great and easy way for me to learn about the history of ireland. Really helped me with my dissertation for uni. Information not overwhelming and is paced brilliantly. Thank you!

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