Exploring the economic divide between England and Ireland, this book sheds light on the historical forces that have shaped the two countries' wildly different levels of prosperity and poverty. From the impact of colonialism and the potato famine to the modern era of globalization, Lough's analysis offers valuable insights into the challenging economic issues facing contemporary Ireland. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Irish history and the root causes of economic inequality.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.