The Great Famine

Studies in Irish History 1845-52

Nonfiction, History, Ireland, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
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Author: ISBN: 9781843513377
Publisher: The Lilliput Press Publication: January 1, 1994
Imprint: The Lilliput Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781843513377
Publisher: The Lilliput Press
Publication: January 1, 1994
Imprint: The Lilliput Press
Language: English

With this landmark contribution, the history of the Irish Famine is taken out of the hands of 'the political commentator, the ballad singer, and the unknown maker of folk-tales' and placed on a scholarly footing. Thus, one of the great disasters of the nineteenth century, and a watershed of modern Irish history, receives its true, authoritative measure. First published in 1956 and long since out of print, this classic work of Irish history, originally intended to commemorate the Famine centenary, brought together several brilliant young Irish academics - Dudley Edwards, Oliver MacDonagh, R.B. McDowell, Roger McHugh, Theodore Moody, Kevin Nowlan, T.P. O'Neill and Desmond Williams - who were soon to become leaders in their field. Life in early nineteenth-century Ireland, analysis of the political background, the organization and distribution of relief, the causes and extent of emigration, the medical history of malnutrition, and an account of the Famine in oral tradition - all are pioneering, enduring contributions to the subject, illustrated by the Goyaesque iconography of steel engravings from The Illustrated London News. This new edition, which marks the sesquicentenary of the Famine, includes a historiographical introduction rehearsing the original book's protracted genesis and impact, and a bibliography which notes the research and accomplishments of a more recent generation of scholars. Praise for the original edition: 'The first detailed modern study of that disaster ... a long-felt need of historians has been met' - Norman Gash, History 'A distinguished book and an important contribution to the history of nineteenth-century Ireland' - Helen Mulvey, American Historical Review 'The Great Famine may be justly described as a pioneer work, amply documented, careful in its examination of evidence S cumulative in its impact upon the reader' - Nicholas Mansergh, Irish Historical Studies 'Recommended as the best place for the layman interested in work on the Famine to begin.' - Irish Roots 'The individual studies have a notably high level of interest and value.' - W.L. Brown, English Historical Review

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With this landmark contribution, the history of the Irish Famine is taken out of the hands of 'the political commentator, the ballad singer, and the unknown maker of folk-tales' and placed on a scholarly footing. Thus, one of the great disasters of the nineteenth century, and a watershed of modern Irish history, receives its true, authoritative measure. First published in 1956 and long since out of print, this classic work of Irish history, originally intended to commemorate the Famine centenary, brought together several brilliant young Irish academics - Dudley Edwards, Oliver MacDonagh, R.B. McDowell, Roger McHugh, Theodore Moody, Kevin Nowlan, T.P. O'Neill and Desmond Williams - who were soon to become leaders in their field. Life in early nineteenth-century Ireland, analysis of the political background, the organization and distribution of relief, the causes and extent of emigration, the medical history of malnutrition, and an account of the Famine in oral tradition - all are pioneering, enduring contributions to the subject, illustrated by the Goyaesque iconography of steel engravings from The Illustrated London News. This new edition, which marks the sesquicentenary of the Famine, includes a historiographical introduction rehearsing the original book's protracted genesis and impact, and a bibliography which notes the research and accomplishments of a more recent generation of scholars. Praise for the original edition: 'The first detailed modern study of that disaster ... a long-felt need of historians has been met' - Norman Gash, History 'A distinguished book and an important contribution to the history of nineteenth-century Ireland' - Helen Mulvey, American Historical Review 'The Great Famine may be justly described as a pioneer work, amply documented, careful in its examination of evidence S cumulative in its impact upon the reader' - Nicholas Mansergh, Irish Historical Studies 'Recommended as the best place for the layman interested in work on the Famine to begin.' - Irish Roots 'The individual studies have a notably high level of interest and value.' - W.L. Brown, English Historical Review

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