The History Book Club discussion

This is a thread to let folks know of free on line courses regarding the
No self promotion please

Here is a good course that begins October 31st.

Irish Lives in War and Revolution: Exploring Ireland's History 1912-1923

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/i...

Explore the lives of men, women and children living through war and revolution and social changes that made modern Ireland.

Brought to you free by Trinity College in Ireland

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/i...

http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/his...

Thank you for posting the course links. I
use Future Learn a lot and I sighed up.

That is wonderful Mary Ann

I was really glad for being made aware of the course as well. Thank you, Bentley!I have signed up too.

You are welcome Ulla.

National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780–1840

Link: http://www.open.edu/openlearn/history...

Source: Open University - University of Ireland

Open Ireland:

http://www.open.edu/openlearn/ireland

Track 1: The Arts Past and Present: Ireland

Audio and Video - http://www.open.edu/openlearn/history...

Tracks in this podcast:

1 The Arts Past and Present: Ireland A short introduction to this album.

2 Attitudes to architectural heritage How Ireland's built heritage is being rapidly reshaped.

3 Rebuilding after the rebellion How the new government abandoned certain buildings but chose to preserve others after the rebellion and the civil war.

4 Ancient heritage How the Irish free state restored ancient sites to consciously reconnect with a more glorious past.

5 Nineteenth century romantic reinvention How nationalists were quick to see the power of cultural symbols for political ends.

6 Cashel Castle, Tipperary The ancient monuments at Cashel provide a sense of a romantic past without oppressors.

7 The fate of country houses Why the big estates symbolised the old regime, and so were burned, stripped and redistributed.

8 Castletown House Appreciating the stately home as a monument to Irish craftsmanship and acheivement.

9 Changing attitudes to restoration St Mary's church becomes a trendy bar: how Ireland has moved on.

10 Unravelling the issues Anne Laurence, a History Professor at Open University, explains the significance of Ireland's built heritage to the reconstruction of its national identity.