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Atlas Of The Great Irish Famine. Edited By John Crowley, William I. Smyth, Mike Murphy
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Best Reference Books Of 2012 Presented By Library Journalthe Great Irish Famine Is The Most Pivotal Event In Modern Irish History, With Implications That Cannot Be Underestimated. Over A Million People Perished Between 18451852, And Well Over A Million Others Fled To Other Locales Within Europe And America. By 1850, The Irish Made Up A Quarter Of The Population In Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, And Baltimore. The 2000 Us Census Had 41 Million People Claim Irish Ancestry, Or One In Five White Americans. Atlas Of The Great Irish Famine (184552) Considers How Such A Near Total Decimation Of A Country By Natural Causes Could Take Place In Industrialized, 19Th Century Europe And Situates The Great Famine Alongside Other World Famines For A More Globally Informed Approach.The Atlas Seeks To Try And Bear Witness To The Thousands And Thousands Of People Who Died And Are Buried In Mass Famine Pits Or In Fields And Ditches, With Little Or Nothing To Remind Us Of Their Going. The Centrality Of The Famine Workhouse As A Place Of Destitution Is Also Examined In Depth. Likewise The Atlas Represents And Documents The Conditions And Experiences Of The Many Thousands Who Emigrated From Ireland In Those Desperate Years, With Case Studies Of Famine Emigrants In Cities Such As Liverpool, Glasgow, New York And Toronto.The Atlas Places The Devastating Irish Famine In Greater Historic Context Than Has Been Attempted Before, By Including Over 150 Original Maps Of Population Decline, Analysis And Examples Of Poetry, Contemporary Art, Written And Oral Accounts, Numerous Illustrations, And Photography, All Of Which Help To Paint A Fuller Picture Of The Event And To Trace Its Impact And Legacy. In This Comprehensive And Stunningly Illustrated Volume, Over Fifty Chapters On History, Politics, Geography, Art, Population, And Folklore Provide Readers With A Broad Range Of Perspectives And Insights Into This Event.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the Atlas of the Great Irish Famine? A: The dimensions are nine point four five inches in length, one point eight nine inches in width, and eleven point nine seven inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains seven hundred twenty-eight pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Who are the authors of the Atlas of the Great Irish Famine? A: The book is edited by John Crowley, William I. Smyth, and Mike Murphy.
- Q: What is the primary focus of the Atlas of the Great Irish Famine? A: The primary focus is the Great Irish Famine, exploring its historical significance and global context.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, providing extensive insights and original maps.
- Q: How can I use this book for research? A: You can use this book for research by referencing its in-depth chapters and original maps on the Great Irish Famine.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Irish history? A: Yes, it is suitable for beginners, as it provides a broad range of perspectives on the Famine.
- Q: What audience is the Atlas of the Great Irish Famine intended for? A: The book is intended for historians, students, and anyone interested in Irish history.
- Q: How should I store the Atlas of the Great Irish Famine? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place, upright to maintain its shape.
- Q: Is the Atlas of the Great Irish Famine safe for children? A: Yes, this book is safe for children, but parental guidance is recommended due to its historical content.
- Q: Can I return the Atlas of the Great Irish Famine if I'm unsatisfied? A: Yes, you can return the book within the specified return policy period if unsatisfied.
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