The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World

In The Great Shame, Thomas Keneally--the bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of Schindler's List--combines the authority of a...
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Author: Thomas Keneally
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The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World by Keneally, Thomas

The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World

€32,36

The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World

€32,36
Author: Thomas Keneally
Format: Paperback
Language: English
In The Great Shame, Thomas Keneally--the bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of Schindler's List--combines the authority of a brilliant historian and the narrative grace of a great novelist to present a gripping account of the Irish diaspora.

The nineteenth century saw Ireland lose half of its population to famine, emigration, or deportation to penal colonies in Australia--often for infractions as common as stealing food. Among the victims of this tragedy were Thomas Keneally's own forebearers, and they were his inspiration to tell the story of the Irish who struggled and ultimately triumphed in Australia and North America. Relying on rare primary sources--including personal letters, court transcripts, ship manifests, and military documents--Keneally offers new and important insights into the impact of the Irish in exile. The result is a vivid saga of heroes and villains, from Great Famine protesters to American Civil War generals to great orators and politicians.

Author: Thomas Keneally
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 09/12/2000
Pages: 768
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 8.39h x 4.73w x 1.55d
ISBN: 9780385720267


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 09/03/2000 pg. 20
Entertainment Weekly 09/29/2000 pg. 124

About the Author
Thomas Keneally is one of Australia's leading literary figures. He has won international acclaim for his novels, including Schindler's List, the basis for the Steven Spielberg film and winner of the Booker Prize; and The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith. He lives in Sydney, Australia.


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