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The Graves Are Walking
The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People
By Kelly, John
- ISBN
- 9780805091847
- Publisher
- Henry Holt
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Reviewed on May 15, 2012 | Social Sciences
In his introduction, Kelly (The Great Mortality) suggests he'll be presenting a new interpretation of the 1840s Irish famine, focusing on the attempted Anglicization of Ireland during the period. This would have been a fascinating discussion had it been fully developed. As it stands, however, he presents a standard narrative of the famine, with a focus on the years 1845–47, which will be familiar to anyone who has read his...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
