How The British Empire Starved Ireland

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The humble potato once transformed Ireland—but not always for the better. In this video, we explore Ireland’s lesser-known first Great Famine of 1740–1741, known as Bliain an Áir or "The Year of the Slaughter." Triggered by a volcanic eruption on the other side of the world, this climate catastrophe decimated crops, sparked deadly famines, and plunged Ireland into chaos nearly a century before the more well-known Great Famine of the 1840s.

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Further Reading:

S. Engler, J Luterbacher, F. Mauelshagen, and J. Werner. “The Irish Famine of 1740-174: Causes and Effects. Climate of the Past Discussions. Published February 15, 2013.
“Bliain an Áir: The forgotten famine of 1740-41.” WaterfordTreasures.com.

McWilliams, Brendan. “The Great Frost and Forgotten Famine.” IrishTimes.com. February 19, 2001.

Farrington, John. “Ireland's lesser-known Famine, the history of the Year of the Slaughter.” IrishCentral.com. August 22, 2023.

“Irish Potato Famine: After the Famine” HistoryPlace.com.

Mulraney, Frances. “In forgotten famine of 1879 Irish Americans aided relief efforts.” IrishCentral.com. September 1, 2016.

“On this Day, February 28, 1880.” Archive.NyTimes.com.


Cusack, Christopher. “A Forgotten Great Hunger.” the-TLS.co.uk. December 22/29, 2023.


Credit:
Simple History Creator: Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London)
Video Directors: Anthony Barrett, Denis Blinov
Script: Robert De Graaf
Script Review: Denis Blinov
Narrator: Chris Kane ()
Artists: ShyShelly, Arya Ahumada Lydisma
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