A Short History of Ireland's Famine

Nonfiction, History, Ireland, Modern
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Author: Ruán O'Donnell ISBN: 9781847178299
Publisher: The O'Brien Press Publication: September 8, 2015
Imprint: The O'Brien Press Language: English
Author: Ruán O'Donnell
ISBN: 9781847178299
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
Publication: September 8, 2015
Imprint: The O'Brien Press
Language: English

This condensed history examines why the Great Famine was so catastrophic, and explores its effect on Irish society and culture. It explains the circumstances surrounding the period and addresses issues and characteristics of the time.

Aspects covered include the spread of disease, the experiences of those on public works projects and the disagreements between political leaders regarding the distribution of what little food was available.

Featuring new material on the Irish Famine which has never been published before, this is an accessible and comprehensive history of the period surrounding the famine, as well as the horrors endured by the people of Ireland.

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This condensed history examines why the Great Famine was so catastrophic, and explores its effect on Irish society and culture. It explains the circumstances surrounding the period and addresses issues and characteristics of the time.

Aspects covered include the spread of disease, the experiences of those on public works projects and the disagreements between political leaders regarding the distribution of what little food was available.

Featuring new material on the Irish Famine which has never been published before, this is an accessible and comprehensive history of the period surrounding the famine, as well as the horrors endured by the people of Ireland.

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