1916 Easter Rebellion
Irish History and Fight for Independence

The Easter Rising was an attempt at independence from the United Kingdom that lasted six days and occurred during WWI. The Irish rebels were thwarted on several fronts and failed to gain the freedom from British rule that they sought.This audiobook offers a fair view of both sides, where neither was willing to concede. If you are interested in the history of Ireland and its fight for independence, this is a good place to start.