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The Great Famine: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Great Hunger in Ireland from 1845 to 1849 and How the Irish Potato Famine Was Solved
- Exploring Europe’s Past
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
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Uncover the Saga of Resilience and Survival in The Great Famine
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Discover the Roots of Tragedy
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