for The Great Blight

A new assessment of the Great Famine of 1845-1852--the most significant event in modern Irish history--thoroughly explores the complex economic, social, political, and cultural factors involved, and looks at the Famine's legacy in the modern world.

Midwest Book Review
The Irish Famine of 1845-52 was a decisive event in the history of the country, causing mass death and migration. This is the first title to focus on the Famine in over thirty years, using new sources to explore different aspects, such as the government's response to the disaster and community reactions to the problems.