Brian Hanley - The Impact of the Troubles on the Republic of Ireland, 1968-79: Boiling Volcano?

History Now (NVTV) with Barry Sheppard

History Now (NVTV) with Barry Sheppard

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Audio recording of historian and author Dr Brian Hanley (TCD) addressing Queen's University 14 February 2020 on his book 'The Impact of the Troubles on the Republic of Ireland, 1968-79: Boiling Volcano?'

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Brian Hanley - The Impact of the Troubles on the Republic of Ireland, 1968-79: Boiling Volcano?

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