Parkhill, Trevor
The Famine in Ulster
- ISBN 13:
- 9780901905680
- author:
- Parkhill, Trevor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ulster Historical Foundation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 258
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 15.5 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Famine in Ulster corrects a long-held myth about the impact of the Great Famine on Ireland. This book presents a detailed account of how each of the nine counties fared during this period, revealing that while some areas were spared the worst of it, others suffered severely. In Ulster, the effects of the famine are starkly apparent. The population endured extreme hardship, including high mortality rates and overcrowding in workhouses. The winter of 1846-7 was particularly brutal, with Lurgan workhouse reporting a devastating loss of life in February 1847. Meanwhile, Enniskillen's workhouse struggled to cope with the influx of desperate emigrants seeking refuge. This book sheds new light on a pivotal moment in Irish history, challenging prevailing assumptions about the famine's impact and offering a nuanced understanding of its effects on Ulster.
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