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The Graves Are Walking

The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People
Pages
415
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

A compelling new look at 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."

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About the author

J
John Kelly

John Kelly is a historian who writes narrative non-fiction about major world events and public health crises. He is best known for The Great Mortality, a detailed look at the Black Death and its impact on 14th-century society. His work uses primary sources and scientific data to show how historical plagues shaped the modern world.