An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List

576. The Irish War of Independence: Rise of the IRA (Part 1)

June 22, 2025

Description

What are the origins of the Irish War of Independence? What impact did the First World War have on Irish efforts for Home Rule? What was the mood in Ireland following the bloody Easter Rising of...
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Books Referenced

De Valera: The Man and the Myths

Author: Tim Pat Coogan

Context:

Biography of Eamon de Valera mentioned as being 'really good' and discussing questions about de Valera's exact parentage. Note: The transcript incorrectly attributes this to David McCullough.

Sinn Féin Rebellion Handbook

Author: The Weekly Irish Times

Context:

Mentioned as one of the books that became 'hugely popular' in celebrating Irish independence and the 1916 rising. It appears to be a publication documenting the Easter Rising rebellion.

The Northumbrians: North-East England and Its People

Author: Dan Jackson

Context:

Referenced when discussing the divides between Irish and other communities in places like Liverpool. Paul says 'Dan Jackson when he was on with you previously did this brilliantly and his book is wonderful on the nature of those divides.'