The Troubles

A Complete History of the Irish Troubles from the Plantation of Ulster and the Great Famine, to the Ira, the Formation of Northern Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement

By: Dermot P. O'Hara

Narrated by: Steven Rostance

Pocket History: The Troubles chronicles the 30 year long Irish Troubles. It begins right at the start with the first English invasion of Ireland and continues right up until present day, answering the question of what does the legacy of the troubles mean for modern day Irish and British people.

In this audiobook we will learn about:

• The origins of conflict
• The independence of Ireland
• The escalation of the troubles
• The concluding of the troubles
• The legacy of the troubles

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Highly recommend

I’m of Irish descent and this book was deeply fascinating and distressing in equal measure.

excellent book.

this book is awesome, and terrifying to think about. the reader is a little slow, but i just bumped up the speed a bit. there is great tie ins throughout the book 

Educational and Timely

With ongoing discussions around identity, nationalism, and reconciliation in many parts of the world, this audiobook couldn’t be more relevant. The Troubles teaches not just about a specific conflict but about the deeper costs of political violence and division. It also gives hope by explaining how peace was eventually reached. I recommend this to anyone who wants to understand how societies can move from conflict toward healing.

Balanced, Clear, and Comprehensive

What I appreciated most is how even-handed this book is. It avoids glorifying any one side and instead focuses on presenting a factual, chronological account. From the formation of Northern Ireland to the role of the IRA, each section is informative and sensitively told. O’Hara does a fantastic job simplifying complex issues without dumbing them down. Perfect for both beginners and those with prior knowledge of Irish history.

Heartbreaking and Honest

The stories made me angry, made me cry, made me wish there was more justice in a world where there’s only moral ambiguity.