“The vast majority of those of Scots lineage living in the Ulster counties in the 18th century had come across, or their people had come across, in the 1690s. And they were victims of famine. Over that decade, 30000-50000 people were fleeing from that disaster. In terms of per capita loss, it was of the same order of magnitude as the Irish famine (of the 19th century).”
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Tom Devine
Tom Devine is a renowned academic researcher, born on July 30, 1945. He is known for his in-depth studies in the field of British history, making significant contributions to the understanding of the country's past. more
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