339: Ireland: The Easter Rising, 1916

In this episode of "The Rest Is History," Dominic and Tom are joined by Professor Paul Rouse at the GPO in Dublin to discuss the Easter Rising of 1916. They delve into the key figures involved, including Patrick Pearse, James Connolly, and Roger Casement, and examine the various groups and ideologies that fueled the rebellion, such as the Irish Republican Brotherhood, the Irish Citizen Army, and the Gaelic League. The conversation covers the events leading up to the Rising, the British response, and the aftermath, including the executions of the leaders and the rise of Sinn Féin. They explore the reasons for the Rising's ultimate failure, its impact on Irish nationalism, and the counterfactual of what might have happened if the Rising had been cancelled.