Irish Icons, International Interests: Edmund Burke and India

An exploration of Edmund Burke's thinking on the colonial exploitation of India in his 'Speech on the Nabob of Arcot's Debts', and the light it sheds on his beliefs and attitude to Ireland. Read the full speech: ota.ox.ac.uk/desc/4070
Ireland's half-Indian Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar is not our only connection to India today:
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Written and directed by Brigit McCone. Produced and edited by Heather MacLeod. Performed by Steve Kenneally, with an exclusive interview with Professor Michael Brown, author of 'The Irish Enlightenment'. Funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
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