{"title":"Karen J. Cullen","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaren J. Cullen’s work delves into pivotal moments of historical hardship, with a particular focus on the social and economic impact of events such as famines. Her detailed accounts invite readers to explore the complexities of Scotland’s past, especially during turbulent periods like the 1690s \u003cem\u003eIll Years\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in the \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, Cullen’s writing offers thoughtful, well-researched perspectives that bring to life the challenges faced by communities during times of crisis. Her books appeal to readers with an interest in deeper historical narratives shaped by hardship and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"famine-in-scotland-the-ill-years-of-the-1690s-by-karen-j-cullen-9781399563536","title":"Famine in Scotland - the 'Ill Years' of the 1690s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book examines the climatic and economic origins of the last national famine to occur in Scotland, the nature and extent of the crisis which ensued, and what the impact of the famine was upon the population in demographic, economic and social terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent published knowledge about the causes, extent, and impact of the famine in Scotland is limited, and many conclusions have been speculative in the absence of extensive research. Despite the critical importance of this crisis, one of the four disasters of the 1690s, which are widely acknowledged to have contributed to the economic arguments in favour of the Union of the Parliaments in 1707, the topic has been largely neglected and even underplayed by historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFamine in Scotland - the 'Ill Years' of the 1690s\u003c\/em\u003e is the first full study of the famine, providing a unique scholarly examination of the causes, course, characteristics, and consequences of the crisis. A comprehensive study of agricultural, climatic, economic, social, and demographic issues, the book seeks to establish answers to the fundamental question concerning the event: How serious was it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing detailed statistical and qualitative analysis, it discusses the regional factors that defined the famine, the impact on the population, and the interconnected causes of this traumatic event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934024843500,"sku":"9781399563536","price":86.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399563536-famine-in-scotland-the-ill-years-of-the-1690s.jpg?v=1783890475"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/karen-j-cullen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}