Great Shame, The

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About this book

In the 19th century the Irish population was halved. This masterly book traces the three causes of this depletion; first the manine, second the Irish diaspora and the emigrations to places such as America and Canada and thridly the transportations of political activists to Australia. It is a quest for Keneally's Irish ancestors. Based on unique research among little-used sources, the characters and their stories come brilliantly to life; this is an important book in which the main political themes are fascinatingly explored. It also contains a remarkable collection of photographs and documents.

Publishers

  • Original publisher English: Vintage
  • English (UK & Commonwealth ex Canada)(Audio): Recorded Books
  • English (UK & Commonwealth ex Canada & Australia): William Heinemann

About the author & agent

Thomas Keneally
Author
Thomas Keneally
Sam Copeland
Agent
Sam Copeland

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