The great famine : Ireland's potato famine, 1845-1851
Percival, John, 1937-1995
Book
150 years on, this is the definitive history of the famine that struck down 19th century Ireland, killing around 1 million people. This book is essential to understanding the troubles in Ireland today. The Great Famine is also a BBCTV series.
Main title:
The great famine : Ireland's potato famine, 1845-1851 / John Percival ; foreword by Ian Gibson.
Author:
Imprint:
London : BBC, 1995.
Collation:
192p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Produced to accompany the television series entitled "The great famine", produced by BBC Northern Ireland and broadcast in 1995.Accompanies the TV series.Includes bibliographical references (p. 187) and index.
ISBN:
9780563371328 (hbk)
Dewey class:
941.5081941.5Pe(323)
Local class:
941.5Pe(323)941.5Pe
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
Food supply Shortages HistoryIrelandNorthern IrelandFood supply
BRN:
638425