Kelly, John
The Graves are Walking
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571284429
- author:
- Kelly, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Graves Are Walking: A History of the Great Irish Famine By John Kelly Faber & Faber, 2013 The Irish famine was one of the worst peacetime disasters in European history. Over a million people lost their lives and another million left the country, forever changing Ireland's character. The disaster began with the failure of the potato crop in 1845 and lasted for six years, exacerbated by the British government's inadequate response to the crisis. The ruling elite saw the famine as an opportunity to reshape Irish society, but this approach only made things worse. Based on extensive research, this book brings to life the stories of ordinary people caught up in unimaginable tragedy, while also shedding new light on Britain's role in the famine's causes and consequences. By examining the human impact of the disaster, The Graves Are Walking offers a fresh perspective on one of Ireland's darkest periods.
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