The Great Hunger In Ireland: A Haunting Tale of Famine and Resilience

A Death-Dealing Famine: The Great Hunger in Ireland

by Christine Kinealy

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
Hardcover	:	348 pages
Item Weight	:	1.46 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.81 x 9.21 inches
File size	:	569 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	202 pages
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The Great Hunger, also known as the Irish Potato Famine, was a period of mass starvation, disease, and emigration that occurred in Ireland between 1845 and 1852. It is estimated that one million people died during the famine, and another two million emigrated to other countries, primarily the United States.

The famine was caused by a combination of factors, including a potato blight that destroyed the potato crop, which was the primary food source for the Irish people. Other factors included British government policies that favored landlords over tenants, and a lack of investment in infrastructure and agriculture.

The Great Hunger had a profound impact on Ireland. It led to a sharp decline in the population, a rise in poverty and disease, and a loss of confidence in the British government. The famine also left a lasting legacy of resentment towards England that continues to this day.

Cecil Woodham-Smith's book, The Great Hunger In Ireland, is a powerful and moving account of the famine. Woodham-Smith draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and government documents, to tell the story of the Irish people who endured unimaginable hardships.

Woodham-Smith's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of Ireland. It is a powerful reminder of the human cost of poverty, famine, and disease.

Reviews

"A powerful and moving account of the Great Hunger." - The New York Times

"A classic work of history that should be read by everyone." - The Guardian

"A heartbreaking and unforgettable book." - The Irish Times

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A Death-Dealing Famine: The Great Hunger in Ireland

by Christine Kinealy

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
Hardcover	:	348 pages
Item Weight	:	1.46 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.81 x 9.21 inches
File size	:	569 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	202 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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