The Famine That Wasn't an Accident

Описание: In 1845, a mysterious blight struck Ireland's potato crops. Within years, a vibrant nation was pushed into an absolute catastrophe, resulting in over a million deaths and a massive global exodus. But was biology the only culprit behind the Great Famine (An Gorta Mór)?

In this historical documentary, we dive deep into the untold structures of pre-1845 Ireland. We examine how a fragile subsistence economy, a ruthless land property system ruled by absentee landlords, and a dogmatic belief in laissez-faire economics turned an agricultural shock into a systemic human tragedy.

From the biology of Phytophthora infestans to the horrific reality inside Victorian workhouses, the paradox of food exports, and the heartbreaking journey of the coffin ships — this is the full story of how Ireland survived its darkest hour and rebuilt its identity across the globe.

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📚 Recommended Readings & Historical Sources:
• "The Great Hunger: Ireland 1845-1849" by Cecil Woodham-Smith
• "Black '47 and Beyond: The Great Irish Famine" by Cormac Ó Gráda
• "The Last Conquest of Ireland (Perhaps)" by John Mitchel

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