The Great Famine of 1845-9 remains the great climacteric in Irish history. This title contains reprints of contemporary works relating to the Great Famine, including writings on the medical conditions in Ireland at the time gathered from the "Dublin Journal of Medical Science" and similar publications.
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Review:
'a magisterial production in size and scope' Economic History Review 'researchers on the history of medical statistics, sanitary reform and the politics of medicine in Ireland will all find this a useful addition to the library shelves.' Irish Economic and Social History Journal
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- PublisherRoutledge
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1851967915
- ISBN 13 9781851967919
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages2416