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038 - Ch 17 Famine Commercial Trouble and Foreign Intrigue Pt 1

038 - Ch 17 Famine Commercial Trouble and Foreign Intrigue Pt 1

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Dive into the captivating history of Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria, narrated by the insightful liberal Irish MP, Justin McCarthy. Experience the vibrant personalities of the time—Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, OConnell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli—as McCarthy chronicles significant events like the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War. All the while, he keeps the hopes and struggles of everyday people at the forefront, painting a vivid picture of an era that shaped a nation.
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