02442cam a22003253u 4500 56727 UtSlPG 20260610134316.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA HB Trevelyan, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1807-1886 The Irish Crisis Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-03-12 Produced by Brownfox, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Irish Crisis" by Charles E. Trevelyan is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the devastating Irish famine of 1847 and the socio-economic conditions that led to this humanitarian disaster. Trevelyan aims to analyze the circumstances surrounding the famine and its implications for the future of Ireland, reflecting on the broader themes of governance, agrarian reform, and societal responsibility. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting the dire situation in Ireland where dependence on the potato as a staple food led to catastrophic consequences when crop failures occurred. Trevelyan reflects on the various social and economic issues contributing to the crisis, such as absentee land ownership and the ineffectiveness of the agrarian system. He emphasizes that the famine was not just a natural disaster, but rather a culmination of systemic problems, which he believes could ultimately pave the way for necessary reforms that may benefit the country’s future. The author’s perspective suggests a blend of historical analysis with a reformist outlook, as he considers how the current crisis could trigger a transformative revolution in Irish society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ireland -- Economic conditions Ireland -- History -- 1837-1901 Ireland -- History -- Famine, 1845-1852 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56727 97558 97558