A Popular History of Ireland, Book 07
Thomas D'Arcy McGee
Read by Sibella Denton





Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassing twelve books; Book 7 subtitled “Unionized Crowns of England and Ireland”, addresses the Tudor period, particularly the actions of Woolsey and Henry VIII, before the Reformation, in 1541. (Summary by Sibella Denton) (1 hr 5 min)
Chapters
01 - Irish Policy of Henry VIII During the Lifetime of Cardinal Wolsey | 10:15 | Read by Sibella Denton |
02 - The Insurrection of Silken Thomas ... Administration of Lord Leonard Grey | 11:17 | Read by Sibella Denton |
03 - Sir Anthony St Leger ... Henry VIII Proclaimed at London and Dublin | 23:25 | Read by Sibella Denton |
04 - Adhesion of O'Neil, O'Donnell, and O'Brien ... Retrospect | 20:20 | Read by Sibella Denton |