This outline history course, given from an Irish viewpoint, will examine the emergence of the new nationalism, and its key figures, in early modern Ireland. Major themes considered will be: Parnell and Home Rule, the Irish Literary Renaissance, the Rise of Sinn Fein, Labour and the I.R A, all of which helped spark the Easter Rising in Dublin in 1916. This rebellion, which shook the foundations of the British Empire, led to an Anglo Irish War and a Civil War which involved two most eminent Irish leaders - Michael Collins and De Valera. Hopefully, this course will raise some interesting thoughts and questions about Anglo Irish relations in the 21st century. Historical videos ,music and songs will be included.