Some of the most influential books on Irish history were written by English eg. Cecil Woodham Smith. Trevelyn was an obscure figure until she highlighted him.
Christ above, the English are living in the heads of lads here rent free every single day
The British systems actively doesn’t acknowledge it’s genocidal history on purpose. Most English people fob off any suggestion that the UK is built on oppression and genocide with reference to ww2. They use it like a get of jail free card. It’s hard wired at this stage, but the world knows the truth.
What English history do we cover in our history books?
Irish knowledge of the history of our neighbours – especially those on the continent – is generally quite poor.
Tbf, in most countries, the national ‘history’ curriculum up until 3rd level is not designed with the primary objective of accuracy, extensiveness or critical evaluation. It’s there to create a common narrative around which a national identity can form. That’s why people voted for Brexit, why Americans shite on and on about freedom, why many Russians support the invasion of Ukraine, and why some people on this sub never stfu about the Brits. If you want an accurate and sober analysis of history that’s great (like really great, good for you, more of that please). But if you expect it from everyone, your just going to be disappointed.
The British: nothing happened in 1845
Somebody evidently hasn’t heard of FSL Lyons…
Have you found any English history books for Scotland and Wales?
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Some of the most influential books on Irish history were written by English eg. Cecil Woodham Smith. Trevelyn was an obscure figure until she highlighted him.
Christ above, the English are living in the heads of lads here rent free every single day
The British systems actively doesn’t acknowledge it’s genocidal history on purpose. Most English people fob off any suggestion that the UK is built on oppression and genocide with reference to ww2. They use it like a get of jail free card. It’s hard wired at this stage, but the world knows the truth.
What English history do we cover in our history books?
Irish knowledge of the history of our neighbours – especially those on the continent – is generally quite poor.
Tbf, in most countries, the national ‘history’ curriculum up until 3rd level is not designed with the primary objective of accuracy, extensiveness or critical evaluation. It’s there to create a common narrative around which a national identity can form. That’s why people voted for Brexit, why Americans shite on and on about freedom, why many Russians support the invasion of Ukraine, and why some people on this sub never stfu about the Brits. If you want an accurate and sober analysis of history that’s great (like really great, good for you, more of that please). But if you expect it from everyone, your just going to be disappointed.
The British: nothing happened in 1845
Somebody evidently hasn’t heard of FSL Lyons…
Have you found any English history books for Scotland and Wales?
What even no pictures ?