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What caused the Irish Famine?

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The Potato: A Symbol of Poverty and Civilization

This chapter examines the potato's significance in Irish society as an essential food source and a cultural emblem. It highlights how British views tied the potato to notions of poverty and regression, illustrating the complex relationship between sustenance and colonial attitudes.

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