History between the Lines

Land is All that Matters: The Struggle that shaped Irish History

June 16, 2024 Jonathan Brown Season 6 Episode 12
Land is All that Matters: The Struggle that shaped Irish History
History between the Lines
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History between the Lines
Land is All that Matters: The Struggle that shaped Irish History
Jun 16, 2024 Season 6 Episode 12
Jonathan Brown

Ireland has always been a rural country and as such, who owns land has always been a thorny issue and has spawned protests, murders, wars and eventually a social revolution.
Myles Dungan, author and broadcaster of Irish TV and radio, joins me to talk about his new book which explores the changes and conflicts surrounding Irish land ownership.

Cover artwork: "Comfort of a Bed of Roses" by James Gillray, courtesy of Look and Learn History Picture Archive.

Music by Lexin Music from Pixabay.

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Ireland has always been a rural country and as such, who owns land has always been a thorny issue and has spawned protests, murders, wars and eventually a social revolution.
Myles Dungan, author and broadcaster of Irish TV and radio, joins me to talk about his new book which explores the changes and conflicts surrounding Irish land ownership.

Cover artwork: "Comfort of a Bed of Roses" by James Gillray, courtesy of Look and Learn History Picture Archive.

Music by Lexin Music from Pixabay.