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The Real Potato Blight of Ireland 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 
Reflecting on the Benefits of Union

 Histories of the Famine 
       The  death of so many during the Famine can not be accounted for with a single explanation  pointing a finger at one party or event. One must consult Cultural History, Political History,  Economic History, History of Plants and of Fungus, the History of Climate  and  of Geology and who knows what other histories  to even begin to describe the complex entity known as the Great Potato Famine. I hope that the links below will help you in your quest for understanding. To the Main Menu of History Click Here. 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
 
 

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For some, primary accounts are the only way to view history. Others will observe that those so close to the flame have been blinded by its heat and light.  There are many dimensions and issues to explore:

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In the past these pages have always been open to reader input, comment and feedback. This tradition will be continued with fresh voices wherever server space and  editorial time allows.( To send e.mail click here .I will try as best I can to rotate them through the page as space allows.
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Famine Issues: 
                The Famine is a complex 
multidimensional  tragedy which has left many un-answered questions.  There is little agreement with the result that there have been many spirited discussions. Interpretations have been Populist, Revisionist, Post-Revisionist and Counter-Revisionist-Commemorative. 
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