Latest / The History of Ireland: Rebellion, Empire, and Independence — Fexingo History
Theobald Wolfe Tone and the 1798 Rebellion
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Theobald Wolfe Tone, the father of Irish Republicanism, and the harrowing 1798 Rebellion that he helped inspire. They trace Tone's journey from a Dublin Protestant lawyer to a revolutionary in exile, his work with the United Irishmen, and the failed French invasion attempts that culminated in his capture and death. Along the way, they discuss the sectarian complexities of the rebellion, the brutal repression that followed, and how Tone's vision of a secular, non-sectarian Ireland shaped generations of nationalists…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.