The Irish Revolution in Colour Irelands Struggle for Independence
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The Irish Revolution in Colour Irelands Struggle for Independence

Season 1
Uncover Irelands early 20thcentury struggle for independence in vivid color Restored from the British Pathe archive British Film Institute and Irish Film Archive the newsreel and historical photographs come to life in high definition Professor Eunan OHalpin explores the radicalization of nationalists and unionists leading to the 1918 British general election transforming Irelands political
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  1. S1 E1 - 19081918

    46min
    TV-14
    After the death of Queen Victoria the world fell into conflict Nationalist fervor deepened not only in Ireland but across the continent Political upheaval and rampant militarism would shake societies The old world was soon to be swept away
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  2. S1 E2 - 19191923

    46min
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    November 11 1918 marked the end of The Great War Over 16 million dead and millions more injured Much of Europe was decimated and old regimes were now history Ireland paid a heavy price in this war with over 40000 Irishmen lost on the western front and further afield But the countrys fight wouldnt end there Their quest for independence would have them continue to press on The Great War was over
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