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237. The Great Famine: The Irish Exodus to America (Ep 2)

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Divine Retribution and the Rise of Irish Nationalism

This chapter explores Thomas Trevelyan's controversial perspective on the Irish Famine as a divine punishment, which catalyzed a radicalization of the Irish populace. It highlights the profound suffering experienced during the famine and its lasting influence on Irish nationalism into the 20th century.

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