The Irish famine: everything you wanted to know
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The Famine and the Rise of American Nationalism in Ireland
One question is whether the famine can be seen as a turning point in the development of nationalism in ireland. The identity question is really interesting, because it just seems that irish people to this day have such a strong memory of the famine. In america, people often say it really is part of the foundation story of irish America. And the question about irish nationalism, it really does change nationalism.
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