The Famine Irish: Emigration and the Great Hunger

The definitive history of the Irish who left during the famine years From a range of Ireland’s leading academics, this collection looks at Irish emigration during the time of the Great Famine of the 1800s. From the mechanics of how this was arranged to the fate of the men, women and children who landed on the shores of the nations of the world, this work will provide an insight to one of the most traumatic and transformative periods of Ireland’s history. AUTHOR: Contributors to this volume include best-selling author Christine Kinnealy Dr Gerard Moran of NUI Galwayand Damian Shiels (The Irish in The American Civil War). SELLING POINTS: . An expert analysis, building on the original records and primary research . Written in a clear and accessible style . Compiled by some of Ireland’s leading academics with a wealth of publishing and media experience