The Story of Ireland
tv show
5 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired February 20, 2011
Genres:
Overview
The series aims to explore Irish history using the historical facts and evidence while charting the origin and impact of the numerous myths that have been passed off as history in the past. Key to this approach is relating developments in Ireland to events and changes in Europe and the world at large as the centuries progress.
Age of Union
Season 1 - Episode 4 - 0h 0m
Air Date
March 13, 2011
Overview
A new area for exploration is Ireland's role in the British Empire - both in terms of military service - Irish regiments holding the Punjab for example, and in terms of intriguing Irish governors and political men posted in various corners of the British Empire.