Famine, Land and Culture in Ireland

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Famine, Land and Culture in Ireland delves into the socio-economic and cultural impacts of the Great Famine in Ireland. It examines how land ownership and agricultural practices shaped the experiences of those affected, shedding light on the broader cultural and political ramifications in Irish history. Through detailed analysis, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal era.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the historical and cultural impacts of the Great Famine on Irish society. It offers an in-depth analysis of agricultural and socioeconomic changes during this tumultuous period and might appeal to those intrigued by how land ownership and cultural shifts are intertwined with historical events.

Famine, Land and Culture in Ireland

Land has been a dominant theme in modern Irish history, extending to political and cultural issues as well as permeating social and economic ones. This work features a collection of eleven essays that take an interdisciplinary approach to the subject of land in Ireland, from the time of the Great Famine.

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Famine, Land and Culture in Ireland explores the pervasive influence of land as a central theme in modern Irish history. This influence stretches beyond the political and cultural realms, deeply permeating social and economic aspects as well.

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This interdisciplinary collection of essays explores the cultural, economic, and social impacts of the Irish famine with contributions ranging from in-depth research to general insights. It features eleven papers that blend original research with broader analyses, concentrating mainly on land issues. The collection highlights cultural developments during the famine, including the rise of an Irish art movement and its ties to figures like Paul Henry, as well as the influence of land on the works of Liam O'Flaherty.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781900621489

Publisher: University College Dublin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2000

Country: Ireland

Imprint: University College Dublin Press

Contributors:

Edited by Carla King

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 16.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 237

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Education & Reference European History History & Military Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Carla King studied at University College Dublin and at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London. She is a lecturer in Modern History at St Patrick's College, Drumcondra, in Dublin.