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One million Irish starved or died of disease while another million fled to North America, enduring a harrowing voyage fraught with danger and mortal disease. The Famine devastated Ireland and her people, while intensifying their hatred of England. This book will identify those responsible and determine their culpability.

Descubra el espíritu de Irlanda a través de una exploración épica de la historia y los mitos irlandeses. Dos textos en un solo libro: Historia de Irlanda: Un apasionante recorrido por los principales acontecimientos y personajes de la historia de Irlanda Mitología irlandesa: Mitos, cuentos populares y leyendas apasionantes de dioses, diosas y criaturas mitológicas de la antigua Irlanda Sumérjase en el corazón de Irlanda, una isla cuya historia comenzó mucho antes de que pasara a formar parte del Imperio británico. La primera parte es la puerta de entrada a una tierra a menudo ...

Stories of growing up in an Irish village told with a "blend of history, tradition and humour". Siobhán Lincoln records the social history of Ardmore village, tales of school days, dances, fishing, work, language and tradition. This book will be of interest to anyone who wants a picture of life in rural Ireland from the late 19th century to the dawning of the Millennium. From the forword by Fergal Keane: "The past slips away from us quietly. We are too consumed with the drama of the present to notice the departure of old ways and traditions. In an age of economic growth without parallel in...