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Irish Famine

A Holocaust by Any Other Name
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In Irish Famine by E. G. Ruttledge, the book delves into the harrowing period of the mid-19th century when Ireland was devastated by a catastrophic famine. It explores the economic, social, and political factors that led to widespread suffering and examines the profound impact on Irish society. Through detailed historical analysis, the book offers an insight into the resilience and struggles of the people during this challenging era.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by historical events and their impactful stories, specifically exploring the causes, experiences, and consequences of the Great Irish Famine. If understanding how this crucial period shaped Ireland's socio-political landscape interests you, this meticulously researched account offers an insightful perspective.

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Irish Famine by E. G. Ruttledge is a revelatory examination of the Irish "famine". A misnomer if ever there was one.

The book dissects the well-known story with a razor-sharp intellect, novel historical insights, and the passion of a writer at the height of his powers. It aspires to be as influential as "The Great Hunger", the best-selling Irish history book of all time. Ruttledge claims this is the penultimate book on the Irish famine-Holocaust.

He tells the story with great passion and enthusiasm for the subject. The reader starts with ancient Ireland and quickly learns about Ireland's critical role in developing the foundations of both Europe and Christendom. The narrative then moves to pre-famine Ireland, before delving into the horrific Irish Famine itself, recounted like never before.

This book makes a clean sweep of the traditional Famine story, bringing it into the Twenty-First century with a crisp, analytical style that is highly engaging. If you think you know about the Irish Famine, think again! Prepare to be bowled over by a magisterial sweep of a familiar tale, which is unceremoniously tossed into the delete bin of Famine historiography.

This book delivers robust vigour, panache, probity, and bare-faced honesty for those seeking the truth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667892702

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 966g

Pages: 634

About the Author

Born in Manchester England. Studied Ba honours at Magee University college ,Derry Northern Ireland,and M.A at Trinity College Dublin.
This is my second book. My first book was on the true, real and authentic history of the American revolution. An expose for sure!
I live in the North of Ireland, and have a great fascination & love for history. I have studied widely, across the whole spectrum of human history for the past 45 years. I am mainly self taught in this field of study, and I always try to tell a good story, well.

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