Analysis of British Media Representations of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845–1852) as Propaganda

This investigation explores whether British media representations of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845–1852) served propagandistic purposes. Using a historiographical approach, the author analyzes primary sources, including *The Times* and *The Economist* cartoons, alongside secondary interpretations from historians Christine Kinealy and Frank Neal.

The paper argues that the media was "structurally propagandistic," framing the crisis as an inevitable result of Irish moral failure to justify government inaction. It concludes that by excluding Irish voices and reinforcing Victorian ideologies, the press effectively served imperial interests. The exemplar is valuable for its nuanced comparison of conflicting historical perspectives and its critical evaluation of source bias and selection.