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The Great Irish Famine

In Our Time

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This chapter explores the devastating impact of the Great Irish Famine that began in 1845 due to potato blight, leading to significant loss of life and mass emigration. It contrasts this tragedy with earlier famines and examines government failures in providing necessary relief.

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