
The Great Irish Famine
In Our Time
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The Great Irish Famine: Perception and Response
This chapter examines the events leading to the recognition of the Great Irish Famine as a major disaster, focusing on the potato crop failure of 1846. It discusses the government's response through public works initiatives and the shifting societal attitudes towards aid and empathy as the crisis evolved. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by relief schemes and the changing perceptions of both the Irish plight and British sympathy during the famine years.
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