Oct 25, 2022·edited Nov 13, 2022Liked by Peter Gelderloos
Great article. Just a heads up on one small thing. The Irish didn't call it the Irish potato famine. It was called An Gorta Mor or an Drochshaol, which translated to The Great Famine or The Great Hunger, and "the hard times" or literally "the bad life", depending on who you ask.
Other than that great essay, I've always appreciated your style of analysis.
Great article. Just a heads up on one small thing. The Irish didn't call it the Irish potato famine. It was called An Gorta Mor or an Drochshaol, which translated to The Great Famine or The Great Hunger, and "the hard times" or literally "the bad life", depending on who you ask.
Other than that great essay, I've always appreciated your style of analysis.
I approve your cranky note on transliterations! Definitely one of my (many) pet peeves!