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Sounds,23 Feb 2026,46 mins,

Ireland Under The Brutal Tudors

Not Just the Tudors
Contains some violent scenes.

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What impact did the Tudors have on Ireland, not just in the councils of kings and earls, but in the rhythms of ordinary life? What were the consequences for ordinary citizens when English power was asserted through martial law, low-level coercion and the constant threat of punishment? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr David Edwards to discuss how communities were reshaped from the ground up. Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds. Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast

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