The Great Irish Famine, which occurred from 1845 to 1852, was a catastrophic event that led to the deaths of over one million people and the displacement of nearly one million and a quarter individuals worldwide. The disaster had a profound impact on the most vulnerable members of society, including cottiers and landless laborers who relied heavily on potatoes for sustenance.
The Hunger
The Great Hunger: Ireland's Famine and the Flight of the Irish People
