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Title: O'BRIEN POCKET HISTORY OF THE IRISH FAMINE
By: Ruan O'Donnell
Format: Electronic book text

List price: £6.99


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ISBN 10: 1847174493
ISBN 13: 9781847174499
Publisher: O'BRIEN PRESS LTD
Pub. date: 14 September, 2012
Series: Pocket Books
Pages: 152
Description: 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.
Synopsis: 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 the period surrounding the famine, as well as the horrors endured by the people of Ireland.
Illustrations: 16 black & white halftones
Publication: Ireland
Imprint: O'Brien Press Ltd
Returns: Non-returnable
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