The Great Famine

Name: The Great Famine
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SKU: 9781472507785
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Ireland's Agony 1845-1852

By Dr Ciarán Ó Murchadha

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The Great Famine by Dr Ciarán Ó Murchadha delves into the harrowing period of the Irish Famine in the mid-19th century. The book examines the social, political, and economic factors that led to one of the most devastating famines in history. Through a detailed exploration of individual experiences and broader societal impacts, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of the events that shaped modern Ireland.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intricate details of one of Ireland's most devastating historical events, exploring the social, economic, and human impact in a profound and engaging way. Dr Ó Murchadha's expert analysis provides a compelling examination of history, ideal for readers interested in understanding the complexities and consequences of past tragedies.

The Great Famine

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The Great Famine: Ireland’s Agony examines this enormous human calamity anew. Beginning with the coming of the potato blight in 1845 and the resulting harvest failures that left the country’s impoverished population numb with shock as well as foodless, it explores government relief measures that so often failed to meet the needs of the poor, leading in fact to many more deaths.

The book charts the horrific realities of Ireland’s pauper-crammed workhouses, the mass clearances of the later Famine period, and the great waves of panic-driven emigration that in a few short years combined to empty the country of its once teeming population.

Drawing on eyewitness accounts, official reports, newspapers and private diaries, the focus of the book rests on the experiences of those who suffered and died during the Famine, and on those who suffered and survived.

This is an important book for anyone who wants to understand Europe’s greatest nineteenth century population disaster and its long-term consequences.

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Dr Ciarán Ó Murchadha’s The Great Famine is praised for its readability and comprehensive insight into the famine, utilising extensive research and local studies. Critics commend the vivid descriptions and harrowing eyewitness accounts that paint a clear picture of the tragedy. The book is seen as both a scholarly resource and an accessible read for the general public, offering a fresh and compassionate narrative informed by the latest Famine historiography.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472507785

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 8

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 272

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Dr Ciarán Ó Murchadha Education & Reference European History History & Military Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Ciarán Ó Murchadha is a specialist in modern Irish history. His earlier Famine study, Sable Wings over the Land (1998), has been acclaimed as opening new ground in the study of the Great Famine.