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An account of one of the worst disasters of all time - the Irish potato famine of the 1840`s, during which time more than a million people died. This book traces the suffering, courage, blundering stupidity and tragedy, whose effects on Ireland, the United States and England are still visible.
Dake, July 10, 2008 (view all comments by Dake)
This book is still the classic in the field. From the english response to the famine, through the coffin ships, the author provides a strong narrative and well documented approach to this disaster.
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An account of one of the worst disasters of all time - the Irish potato famine of the 1840`s, during which time more than a million people died. This book traces the suffering, courage, blundering stupidity and tragedy, whose effects on Ireland, the United States and England are still visible.
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