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Jassmine
I would say that this depends on the level of understanding you are seeking. Personally, I would say that for a basic enjoyment it’s enough to remember that this is a satire (not always an easy task) and know that England was exploiting Ireland (also a bit sense for a black humour is needed). For a bit deeper understanding, I actually think that the Wikipedia page is a good start (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modes...). I unfortunately don’t have an answer for the beginner’s Irish history recommendation, but I would be also interested in that…
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