Chapter
Division of Land in Ireland in the 19th Century
52:44 - 57:28 (04:44)
Irish farming families had a small portion of good land and mostly bogs and hillsides. Landlords could have done better by entering leasing contracts with tenants, but they refused, leading to reduced productivity and an over-reliance on export crops.
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English landlords would have improved the situation for both themselves and their tenants if they had agreed to enter into contracts with their tenants to limit their ability to increase rent or evict people.
52:44 - 54:38 (01:54)
Summary
English landlords would have improved the situation for both themselves and their tenants if they had agreed to enter into contracts with their tenants to limit their ability to increase rent or evict people. Finally, landlords neglected to make improvements because they feared misuse of the investment.
ChapterDivision of Land in Ireland in the 19th Century
EpisodePart One: That Time Britain Did A Genocide in Ireland
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The economic system of landlords in Ireland led to the sub-division of lots resulting in the renting of cramped conditions to the Irish population, who were reliant on exports crops for their livelihood.
54:38 - 56:12 (01:34)
Summary
The economic system of landlords in Ireland led to the sub-division of lots resulting in the renting of cramped conditions to the Irish population, who were reliant on exports crops for their livelihood.
ChapterDivision of Land in Ireland in the 19th Century
EpisodePart One: That Time Britain Did A Genocide in Ireland
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The potato was a key player in human history due to its ability to provide nutrition and sustain life on its own.
56:12 - 57:28 (01:16)
Summary
The potato was a key player in human history due to its ability to provide nutrition and sustain life on its own. It was also used strategically in farming to allow for the growth of other crops on less fertile land.