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History of the British Isles

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    16. The Williamite War in Ireland
    A lesson with Hendrik Godbersen
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    During the Williamite War in Ireland, James II attempted to regain Protestant rule of the British Isles, and this history lesson explains the conflict.

    During the Williamite War in Ireland, James II attempted to regain Protestant rule of the British Isles, and this history lesson explains the conflict.

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    17. The Jacobite Rising of 1745
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    The Jacobite Rising of 1745 was the House of Stuart's last attempt to reclaim the British throne; follow along to learn about this unsuccessful rebellion.

    The Jacobite Rising of 1745 was the House of Stuart's last attempt to reclaim the British throne; follow along to learn about this unsuccessful rebellion.

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    18. The Anglo-Dutch Wars
    A lesson with Hendrik Godbersen
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    The Anglo-Dutch Wars spanned more than a century, and centered on trade routes controlled by England and the Netherlands; learn key events in this lesson.

    The Anglo-Dutch Wars spanned more than a century, and centered on trade routes controlled by England and the Netherlands; learn key events in this lesson.

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    19. The Irish Rebellion of 1798
    A lesson with Hendrik Godbersen
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    Inspired by the revolutions in France and the U.S., the United Irishmen lead the Irish Rebellion of 1798; learn how they became a part of the United Kingdom.

    Inspired by the revolutions in France and the U.S., the United Irishmen lead the Irish Rebellion of 1798; learn how they became a part of the United Kingdom.

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    20. The Easter Rising
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    The Easter Rising of 1916 was the first Irish attempt to gain independence in the 20th century. Learn the details in this European history lesson.

    The Easter Rising of 1916 was the first Irish attempt to gain independence in the 20th century. Learn the details in this European history lesson.

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