1916: The Irish Rebellion (BBC) [DVD]

If you have an interest in Irish history, then this is definitely worth a watch

Informative and detailed

This series of documentaries is vital to understanding current UK, European and world constitutional politics - a seminal event that influenced the Russian Revolution, and the Independence of India - a milestone in the decline of the British Empire. It has shaped and defined British politics from then until today, and significantly influences Scottish and Welsh constitutional politics at this time.Ireland paid a terrible price in blood for its independence. If we are to avoid more bloodshed, we must learn form Ireland's experience and find a peaceful, democratic route to the resolution of the constitutional aspirations of the four nations of Britain.

As far as I know the 1916 Irish rebellion is rarely covered in UK school history classes. Certainly I knew almost nothing about it, so I purchased this DVD to learn something about how Ireland's independance eventually came about. It seems very well researched, well produced and authentic, so I would recommend it to anyone that, like me is interested in this aspect of UK and Irish history.

Good documentary setting out events leading up to and also the aftermath of the Easter uprising. Would be a good starting point for anyone studying this period in history. Excellent narration. More explanation as how this linked into or led to following events such as division of Ireland

Ireland - a nation once again.!. Tragic but Immensely brave patriots who fought & gave their lives for Ireland & Freedom. A very important & detailed documentary, that I am proud to own on Dvd.

Must see got to know my family history

For anyone who wants to understand the Troubles and how it all came about, this DVD is one of the best wasy to start.