The famine plot

In 'The Famine Plot', Tim Pat Coogan presents a vivid account of the Irish Famine, highlighting how the British government's policies exacerbated the crisis.

He argues that the famine was not just a natural disaster but a result of deliberate actions by the British, which led to massive starvation and emigration.

The book explores themes of colonialism, laissez-faire economics, and the invocation of Divine Providence as excuses for inaction.