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The Irish Potato Famine's Hidden Economic War
While the Great Famine is often remembered for its human tragedy, Episode 274 examines the brutal economic machinery that turned a crop failure into a catastrophe. We focus on the policies of Sir Charles Trevelyan and the ideological rigidity of the Whig government in London, particularly the decision to continue exporting food from Ireland while millions starved. The episode details the role of the Poor Law Amendment Act and the creation of workhouses designed to deter dependency rather than provide relief. Through the lens of Patrick Dalton and other contemporary observers, we explore how…
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