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Essential Events

The Irish Potato Famine (Essential Events) by Joseph R. O'Neill is an in-depth exploration of one of the most devastating events in Irish history. The book delves into the causes, progression, and aftermath of the Great Hunger, which lasted from 1845 to 1852. O'Neill examines the role of the potato blight, a fungus that ravaged the potato crops, which were the staple food for a large portion of the Irish population. The author discusses the social, economic, and political factors that exacerbated the crisis, including British government policies that failed to effectively address the famine or alleviate the suffering of the Irish people. The book also highlights the mass emigration, mortality, and societal changes that occurred as a result of the famine. O'Neill's work is a tribute to the resilience of the Irish people and a critical analysis of the event that shaped Ireland's history and its diaspora around the world.

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