The Rest Is History 339: Ireland: The Easter Rising, 1916 (Part 4)
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Jun 8, 2023 
In this engaging discussion, Professor Paul Rouse, a renowned expert on Irish history from University College Dublin, unpacks the pivotal events of the Easter Rising of 1916. He vividly describes the dramatic proclamation of the Irish Republic from Dublin's General Post Office and the chaos that unfolded during the uprising. The conversation highlights the key figures, the struggle for arms, and the complex social dynamics that fueled the rebellion. Rouse emphasizes how this tumultuous uprising reshaped Irish identity and politics, with effects still felt today.
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Key Players and Dublin's Social Fabric
- The Easter Rising involved various groups, including poets, educators, and revolutionaries.
- Dublin was a small city, and its inhabitants were interconnected through networks of family, schooling, and local loyalties.
IRB and Connolly's Role
- The Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) was central to the Rising, having planned to strike before the war's end.
- James Connolly, a Scottish-born labor organizer, led the Irish Citizen Army, motivated by Dublin's poverty and the 1913 lockout.
Radicalization of Irish Politics
- Irish politics became radicalized and militarized due to the Ulster Volunteer Force's foundation and gun-running.
- The uncertain loyalty of the British Army in Ireland further fueled this radicalization.
