Tune in to the latest Mentioned in Dispatches Podcast, where we engage in a compelling conversation with Professor Joost Augusteijn about his in-depth study of County Mayo, 1912-23. Delving into a period of unprecedented turmoil, this examination offers a comprehensive look at all facets of life in County Mayo during the revolutionary era. Joost draws from a diverse range of sources, including memoirs, interviews with former IRA members, newspaper reports, police records, and official documents from both British authorities and Sinn Féin-led governments. The narrative commences with an exploration of the pivotal role of the land question in Mayo's political landscape prior to World War I and reveals how Sinn Féin successfully challenged the entrenched Irish Party's influence post-1916. The book underscores the significance of notable nationalist figures such as Michael Davitt, William O'Brien, James Dillon, and John MacBride in local developments. It also delves into the impact of World War I on the shifting dynamics of various political groups and marginalized segments of Mayo's population, including unionists, suffragettes, and labour activists. A central theme is the gradual radicalization of activists and their growing confrontation with authorities, drawing increasing numbers of Mayo residents into the fold. The book's focus on how daily life was affected adds depth to the narrative, culminating in a comprehensive account of Mayo's experiences during the Civil War. Don't miss this engaging exploration of a pivotal period in County Mayo's history. Published by Four Courts Press Ltd.
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Ep333 – Ireland in Ypres, 1914 – 2014 – Dr Dominiek Dendooven
Ep332 – Midland Railway men of the GW – Quint Watt
Ep331 – God and the British Soldier – Prof Michael Snape
Ep329 – Mametz, 38th Division and the Great War – Prof Chris Williams
Ep328 – Why the Allies won the Great War – Prof Mark Connelly
Ep327 – The Atlas of the Irish Revolution and Cork – Dr John Borgonovo
Ep326 – The British West Indies Regt in the GW – Dr Dominiek Dendooven
Ep324 – Field Marshal the Earl of Cavan – Dr Michael Senior
Ep323 – Irish divisions at Langemark – Michael Nugent
Ep322 – The 21st Division in the Great War – Dr Derek Clayton
Ep321 – Field Marshal Lord Birdwood – Richard Farrimond
Ep320 – Did the 5th Army collapse in spring 1918 – Glyn Taylor
Ep319 – Battle of the Sambre, 4 November 1918 – Dr Derek Clayton
Ep318 – Hedworth Lambton and the GW – Peter Welsh
Ep317 – Gay soldiers, the law and the Great War – Dr Frances Hurd
Ep316 – AEF Communications during the Great War – Dr. Brian Hall
Ep315 – Smuts, Botha and the Great War – Dr Anthony Garcia
Ep314 – The German Army in 1917 – Dr Tony Cowan
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