Resisting Empire: A History Podcast

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Michael Collins was one of the pivotal members of the Irish delegation who went to London to negotiate a settlement between Ireland and England. The decisions he made in London continue to generate controversy and helped cause the Irish Civil War.

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Join me as we take a step back and discuss Michael Collin's role in the Irish War of Independence

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Part 2 - the Provisional Government launched an artillery bombardment on the Four Courts but the anti-treaty IRA refused to surrender. Now they must launch an infantry assault on the Four Courts - many of its buildings mined and full of explosives.

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The Provisional Government, focused on writing a constitution, building a police force and national army, and creating a functioning government, was content to let Rory O'Connor and his 100+ rebels to hold the Four Courts. However, British pressure and the kidnapping of J. J. "Ginger" O'Connell force the Provisional Government's hand.

The Battle for Dublin is about to begin.

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Michael Collins takes a novel approach to avoiding civil war: election rigging and writing a constitution that will undermine the Anglo-Irish Treaty.

The British Government prefers direct action against the anti-treaty IRA members who took the Four Courts and may have assassinated Field Marshall Wilson.

Which option do you think seems more likely to avoid civil war?

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Received this lovely question on Tiktok and thought I'd share my answer here. If you want to learn more about Central Asia and Russia, I recommend listening to season two of this podcast.

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When the Anglo-Irish Treaty was ratified, England withdrew all of its forces from Ireland (except for a contingent in Dublin). This included members of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Now the Provisional Government needs to create a new police force from scratch in the midst of a civil war. The government makes necessary compromises, leading to a mutiny within the new police force!

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Got this lovely question on TikTok and thought my podcast listeners would find my answer interesting.

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Here are a handful of silly videos I made about the Irish Civil War. You can watch them and other silly videos on my TikTok.

At least I make myself laugh, right?

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