The Irish Crisis by Charles E. Trevelyan
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| Author | Trevelyan, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1807-1886 |
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| Title | The Irish Crisis |
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| Summary | "The Irish Crisis" by Charles E. Trevelyan is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the devastating Irish famine of 1847 and the socio-economic conditions that led to this humanitarian disaster. Trevelyan aims to analyze the circumstances surrounding the famine and its implications for the future of Ireland, reflecting on the broader themes of governance, agrarian reform, and societal responsibility. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the dire situation in Ireland where dependence on the potato as a staple food led to catastrophic consequences when crop failures occurred. Trevelyan reflects on the various social and economic issues contributing to the crisis, such as absentee land ownership and the ineffectiveness of the agrarian system. He emphasizes that the famine was not just a natural disaster, but rather a culmination of systemic problems, which he believes could ultimately pave the way for necessary reforms that may benefit the country’s future. The author’s perspective suggests a blend of historical analysis with a reformist outlook, as he considers how the current crisis could trigger a transformative revolution in Irish society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography |
| Subject | Ireland -- Economic conditions |
| Subject | Ireland -- History -- 1837-1901 |
| Subject | Ireland -- History -- Famine, 1845-1852 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56727 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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