Irish Peasants attacking an Eviction Party, Ireland, 1887
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Irish Peasants attacking an Eviction Party, Ireland, 1887
Engraving showing several poor Irish farmers preparing to attack an eviction party with boulders, Ireland, 1887. Absentee landlords evicted tenant farmers who could not pay their rent during the agricultural depression in Ireland. The farmers who could afford to emigrated, those who couldn t died or resorted to violence to try and keep the land
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1887 Afford Agricultural Attack Attacking Boulders Depression Died Emigrated Evicted Eviction Farmers Peasants Poor Preparing Rent Tenant Violence Landlords Resorted
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This engraving captures a pivotal moment in Irish history during the agricultural depression of the late 19th century. The image depicts several impoverished Irish peasants preparing to attack an eviction party in 1887. At the time, absentee landlords were evicting tenant farmers who were unable to pay their rent. With many farmers emigrating to countries like the United States or Canada, those who could not afford to leave were left to suffer or resort to desperate measures to keep their land. The agricultural depression in Ireland was a devastating period, marked by widespread poverty, hunger, and social unrest. The potato famine of the late 1840s had already claimed the lives of over one million people, and the situation had not improved significantly in the following decades. The eviction process was often violent, with landlords bringing in the local constabulary to enforce their will. In this scene, the Irish peasants are shown armed with boulders, ready to confront the eviction party. The tension is palpable, as both sides brace for a potentially deadly confrontation. The image is a stark reminder of the desperation and despair that drove many Irish people to take extreme measures during this difficult period in their history. The agricultural depression in Ireland lasted for several decades, and it wasn't until the early 20th century that the situation began to improve. However, the legacy of this period can still be felt in Irish society today, with many of the issues that arose during this time continuing to be relevant in the 21st century.
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