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Legacy of Land and Resistance in 16th Century Ireland; the Desmond Rebellion
In this episode, you’ll explore land-based resistance and community defense through the dramatic narrative of Gerald Fitzgerald, the last Earl of Desmond, and his cousin, James Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald. From brutal guerrilla warfare to the complex interplay of politics and identity, our discussion breathes life into the tumultuous events that shaped the Munster region and Irish history.
As we step back into a world plagued by hardship and English oppression, we dissect the first Desmond Rebellion's ignition following the Earl's imprisonment. James Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald's leadership in…
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