"The Freedom to Achieve Freedom". Michael Collins

This week's episode is with journalist and author Gretchen Friemann discussing the Irish Revloution. We discuss the whole shebang, from the Act of Union in 1801, through the Home Rule crisis, Curragh Mutiny, Easter Rising, War of Independence, the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the Irish Civil War. Gretchen is the author of The Treaty.

Gretchen Friemann Links

Gretchen's Book: The Treaty: The Gripping Story of the Negotiations that brought about Irish Independence and led to the Civil War

Podcast series: The Irish Revolution Podcast on History Hub.IE

Twitter: @G_Friemann

Aspects of History Links

The Assassination of Sir Henry Wilson

Ollie on Twitter: @olliewcq

Aspects of History Website

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