A Short History of Ireland's Famine (Short Histories)
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (810 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1847173713 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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. He has written for The Irish Times and several historical publications. RUAN O'DONNELL is head of the History Department at the University of Limerick & the official historian of the Robert Emmet Association
"It's to the point, easy to read, and the author reveals facts about what the British did and did not do that caused many deaths." according to Jean Mc Donald. It's to the point, easy to read, and the author reveals facts about what the British did and did not do to cause the death of so many. I don't remember some of the details from earlier history classes. We traveled in Ireland this summer, and the area where the famine occurred is absolutely beautiful. I
--Irish American News . This is a short book, but it is jammed with powerful, thought-provoking facts
This is accessible, informative, and insightful history at its best.. It explains the circumstances surrounding the period and addresses the essential issues of this catastrophe. Aspects covered include the spread of disease, public works projects, disagreements between political leaders in Ireland and England, landlords, emigration, and British policy in Ireland. This condensed history examines why the Great Famine was so catastrophic, and explores its effect on Irish society and culture