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9780810928954
In 1845, when the potato crop failed in Ireland, the resulting famine caused the deaths of one in eight Irish. This compelling book takes readers through this devastating period, explaining, from all sides, the causes of the famine, the often misguided plans for relief, its effect on modern Ireland, and the cultural makeup of the U.S. and Canada. 150 illustrations, 100 in color. A.Gray, Peter is the author of 'Irish Famine', published 1995 under ISBN 9780810928954 and ISBN 0810928957.
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