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A Short History of Ireland´s Famine
Ruan O´donnell
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Description for A Short History of Ireland´s Famine
Paperback. Featuring new material on the Irish Famine which has never been published before, this is a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the most significant periods of Irish history. Series: Short Histories. Num Pages: 144 pages, 16 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 151 x 12. Weight in Grams: 134.
This condensed history examines why the Great Famine was so catastrophic, and explores its effect on Irish society and culture. It explains the circumstances surrounding the period and addresses issues and characteristics of the time. Aspects covered include the spread of disease, the experiences of those on public works projects and the disagreements between political leaders regarding the distribution of what little food was available. Featuring new material on the Irish Famine which has never been published before, this is an accessible and comprehensive history of ... Read more
This condensed history examines why the Great Famine was so catastrophic, and explores its effect on Irish society and culture. It explains the circumstances surrounding the period and addresses issues and characteristics of the time. Aspects covered include the spread of disease, the experiences of those on public works projects and the disagreements between political leaders regarding the distribution of what little food was available. Featuring new material on the Irish Famine which has never been published before, this is an accessible and comprehensive history of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
O´Brien Press Ltd
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Short Histories
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781847173713
SKU
V9781847173713
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99-10
About Ruan O´donnell
RUAN O'DONNELL is head of the History Department at the University of Limerick & the official historian of the Robert Emmet Association. He has written for The Irish Times and several historical publications.
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This is a short book, but it is jammed with powerful, thought-provoking facts.
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