The Graves Are Walking: The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People

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Book Synopsis: A magisterial account of one of the worst disasters to strike humankind—the Great Irish Potato Famine—conveyed as lyrical narrative history from the acclaimed author of The Great Mortality. In this masterful, comprehensive account of the Irish Potato Famine, delivered with novelistic flair, Kelly gives us not only the startling facts of this disaster—one of the worst to strike mankind, killing twice as many lives as the American Civil War—but examines the intersection of political greed, bacterial infection, religious intolerance, and racism that made it possible. Kelly brings new material to his analysis of relevant political factors during the years leading up to the famine, and the extent to which Britain's nation-building policies exacerbated the mounting crisis. Despite the shocking, infuriating implications of his findings, The Graves Are Walking is ultimately a story of triumph—of one people's ability to remake themselves in a new land in the face of the unthinkable.

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Discover the heartbreaking and astonishing tale of the Great Irish Potato Famine in The Graves Are Walking: The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People. Immerse yourself in this magisterial account, delivered with gripping narrative power by acclaimed author Kelly. Through his novelistic flair, he explores the shocking facts of the famine, a disaster that claimed twice as many lives as the American Civil War.

Peel back the layers of history as Kelly delves into the intersection of political greed, bacterial infection, religious intolerance, and racism that contributed to this unimaginable tragedy. Uncovering new material and examining the political factors leading up to the famine, Kelly reveals how Britain's nation-building policies worsened the crisis. Prepare to be shocked and infuriated as you witness the devastating consequences of these actions.

However, amidst the darkness, this book is also a story of resilience and triumph. Follow the Irish people as they overcome unimaginable hardships and rebuild their lives in a new land. The Graves Are Walking presents a testament to the indomitable spirit of a people determined to rise above the unthinkable.

To discover the untold story of the Great Irish Potato Famine, click here now and join Kelly on this extraordinary journey through history.

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