This episode explores the complex and often turbulent history of England and Ireland, with a particular focus on the political tensions surrounding Northern Ireland. It traces the roots of this conflict back to the English conquest in the 12th century, examining key events like the Tudor conquests, the Penal Laws, the 1798 rebellion, and the Act of Union of 1801. The book also analyzes the rise of Irish nationalism, the Easter Rising, the Irish War of Independence, and the partition of Ireland in 1921. The Troubles, a period of intense violence in Northern Ireland that began in the late 1960s, are explored in detail, leading up to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, which brought a fragile peace to the region. Finally, the podcast examines the impact of Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol, highlighting the ongoing challenges and uncertainties facing Northern Ireland today.

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