Content Warning: This episode contains graphic references to colonial violence.
In this special episode of 'A Very Brief Introduction to the British Empire', we invite Professor Gerry Kearns of Maynooth University to provide an important outline on the life of Roger Casement, and the legacy of his work documenting imperial atrocities, challenging British colonial rule and in his efforts to argue and fight for Irish independence.
The content for this episode is based on a lecture live-streamed on our Facebook page on September 24th, 2020. The information is aimed at a non-specialist audience who is interested in learning more about the legacies of the British Empire.
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