EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Great Irish Famine: Policy Failures and Persistent Myths

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode traces the political decisions that shaped the Great Irish Famine of 1845‑49, examining Peel’s relief strategies, landlord–tenant relations, and the role of religious conversion. It also looks at how later generations have mythologised these events and what modern scholars still contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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