The Irish Famine | Europe: A Natural History
The Spanish Armada introduced Ireland to potatoes, but later a fungus from America began the potato disease that caused the worst famine in Europe's history.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 4'11''
- Broadcast year: 2007
Curriculum Connection
- History | Changing Britain, 1760-1914 | Changing Britain | Health and housing
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Europe: A Natural History
- Episode: Taming the Wild
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