The Road to Partition
Overview
On June 22, 1921, King George V and Queen Mary arrived in Belfast to inaugurate Northern Ireland's first parliament, amidst a backdrop of intense sectarian strife and unrest. Their visit symbolized the culmination of three centuries of complex history and three years of escalating political tensions and violence. This pivotal moment solidified a new border, dividing the island into north and south. A century later, the series explores the tumultuous events that triggered Ireland's partition, revealing its lasting impact on contemporary relations between Britain and Ireland.
Episodes
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Episode 1
In the premiere episode of this significant new series, viewers delve into the intense political maneuvering and deep-seated communal conflict that ul...
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Episode 2
In the second installment of this groundbreaking series, the narrative delves into the escalating political strife and incidents of sectarian violenc...
