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Beschreibung
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.
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.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Short Histories
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781847173713
ISBN-10: 1847173713
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: O'Donnell, Ruan
Hersteller: O'Brien Press Ltd
Short Histories
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 198 x 131 x 15 mm
Von/Mit: Ruan O'Donnell
Erscheinungsdatum: 13.05.2013
Gewicht: 0,133 kg
Artikel-ID: 106095246