Allan, Tony, 1946-

The Irish famine : the birth of Irish America. - Rev. and updated [ed.] - Oxford : Heinemann Library, c2006. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map, ports. (some col.) ; 27 cm. - Turning points in history .

Previous ed.: 2001. Includes index. Written by Tony Allan.

Bibliography: p. 29.

'The Irish Famine' looks at what caused the worst famine in 19th century Europe. It looks at why over one million people were forced to emigrate, and what 'coffin ships' were.

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