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Breaking the Silence: Post-Famine Trauma in Ireland

Irish History Podcast

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The Evolution of Cecil's Writing Career

This chapter explores Cecil's transition from writing about imperial history to focusing on the Great Irish Famine, a topic overlooked by many historians. It highlights the challenges Cecil faced in delving into this neglected aspect of history and the impact of her groundbreaking book on the famine. The chapter discusses the negative responses from some historians, the book's popularity among the wider Irish public, and its influence on Irish American communities.

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