The Irish Crisis (1848)

By Charles Edward Trevelyan

Book Overview

The Irish Crisis (1848) is a book written by Charles E. Trevelyan, which provides a detailed account of the Irish Famine of the mid-19th century. The book explores the causes and consequences of the famine, which resulted in the death of over a million people and the emigration of another million. Trevelyan, who was a senior British civil servant at the time, provides a unique perspective on the crisis, as he was responsible for the administration of relief efforts in Ireland. The book covers various aspects of the famine, including the failure of the potato crop, the government's response to the crisis, and the social and economic impact of the famine on Ireland. Trevelyan's account is both informative and insightful, as he provides a detailed analysis of the political and economic factors that contributed to the famine, as well as the social and cultural effects of the crisis on Ireland. Overall, The Irish Crisis (1848) is an important historical document that sheds light on one of the most devastating events in Irish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164014625
• ISBN13: 9781164014621
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"