JOURNAL ARTICLE

Book Review: The Death Census of Black '47: Eyewitness Accounts of Ireland's Great Famine by Liam Kennedy, Donald M. MacRaild, Lewis Darwen and Brian Gurrin.

  • Published In: Irish Economic & Social History, 2023, v. 50, n. 1. P. 147 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Roszman, Jay R. 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Death Census of Black '47: Eyewitness Accounts of Ireland's Great Famine" is a book that presents one hundred returns from parish priests in 1847, known as the 'Death Census,' which aimed to gather famine mortality figures and expose government policy failures. The book provides valuable insight into the suffering experienced during the famine and offers a clear window into the tragedy. It is divided into two parts, with Part II containing the Death Census statements and contextual information, while Part I includes analytical chapters that provide an overview of the famine, discuss the origins of the Death Census, evaluate the reliability of the data, examine qualitative details, and explore the role of priests in Irish society. The book highlights the ongoing relevance of assessing past government actions and encourages further research on this significant event in Irish history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Irish Economic & Social History. 2023/12, Vol. 50, Issue 1, p147
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0332-4893
  • DOI:10.1177/03324893231209165g
  • Accession Number:174099499
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