The Spanish Flu in Ireland

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Focusing on the Irish experience of the 1918-19 influenza pandemic, the book provides an in-depth exploration of its effects in Ulster, the country's most industrialized region. It delves into themes such as disease dispersion, mortality rates, gender dynamics, medical responses, and political implications. Through case studies of various towns, the narrative constructs a comprehensive view of the pandemic's social, economic, and political repercussions in Ireland.