Famine in Cork City By Michelle O'Mahony 9781856354554 (Paperback)

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Regional & national history

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Mercier press

Famine in Cork City : Mercier Press : 9781856354554 : 1856354555 : 31 Mar 2005 : The Famine in Ireland is still a very current and emotive subject which draws readers from all spheres. This book tells a story not unique to Cork and of interest to a national population.Explores the many areas of life in Cork Workhouse (now St Fin Barre's Hospital).Includes new research on medicine, lifestyle, economics, politics, diet, sociology and statistics.Sketches in the background to the introduction of the warehouse system in the British Isles, under the Poor Law.

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