Death-Dealing Famine The Great Hunger in Ireland

Name: Death-Dealing Famine The Great Hunger in Ireland
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ISBN: 9780745310749

ISBN-10: 0745310745

ISBN-13: 9780745310749

Edition: 1996

Authors: Christine Kinealy

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The Irish Famine of 1845-52, although a pivotal event in the development of modern Ireland, was for decades marginalised by Irish historians. This book examines the reasons for such an attitude.

Book details

List price: $37.00
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Pluto Press
Publication date: 3/20/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 200
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English




Introduction



The great Hunger in Ireland: Ideologies and Interpretations



A State of Degradation The Pre-Famine Ireland-- The Political background, Dispossession and Disunity: Union and Discord: The Pre famine Economy: Poverty, Population and Poor relief



Rotten Potatoes and the Politics of relief: Pre Famine Famines: Potatoes and the Coming of the blight: Peel and Politics of repeal: The Provision of relief



Putrefying vegetation and Queens Pay: Party Politics and the Tr