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The Great Famine 1845 - 47 | The Great Famine XVII
The Great Famine 1845 - 47 | The Great Famine XVII
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jan 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This episode marks a return to the Great Famine Series. Coming podcasts will detail the later phase of the Famine including emigration and the bitter struggle that broke out between lanldords & tenants. This show sets the stage by focusing on the life of the most famous Irish person of the 19th century - Daniel O’Connell. Known as 'King Dan' the final years of his life provide a great opportunity to recap on what has happened so far and tie up loose ends before we continue our story. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jan 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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