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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.

Famine in Cork City

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    A Paperback by Ms Michelle O'Mahony

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      Publisher: The Mercier Press Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 31/03/2005
      ISBN13: 9781856354554, 978-1856354554
      ISBN10: 1856354555
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      Book Synopsis
      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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