The great famine : studies in Irish history 1845-52. / Editors, R. Dudley Edwards [and] T. Desmond Williams

Edwards, R. Dudley (Robert Dudley) (1909-1988)

Verlag: Dublin : Published for the Irish Committee of historical Sciences by Browne and Nolan, 1956

Beschreibung

Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Minor library marks remaining. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; xvi, 517 pages illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. Notes; Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 437-498) "Select bibliography": pages 499-509. Contents; Ireland on the eve of the famine by R.B. McDowell.--Agriculture, by E.R.R. Green.--The political background, by Kevin B. Nowlan.--The organisation and administration of relief, 1845-52, by Thomas P. O'Neill.--Medical history of the famine, by Sir William P. MacArthur.--Irish emigration to the United States of America and the British colonies during the famine, by Oliver MacDonagh.--The famine in Irish oral tradition, by Roger J. McHugh. Subjects; 1837-1901. Geschichte 1845-1852. 19th century. Famines. Starvation. Famines Ireland. Famines Ireland History 19th century. Famines History. Agriculture Ireland. 1 Kg. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 408082

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Titel: The great famine : studies in Irish history ...

Verlag: Dublin : Published for the Irish Committee of historical Sciences by Browne and Nolan

Erscheinungsdatum: 1956

Einband: Hardcover

Auflage: First Edition.