The Great Shame - And The Triumph Of The Irish In The English-Speaking World (Paperback, 1st Anchor Books ed)

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.

General

Imprint:	Anchor Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2000
First published:	September 2000
Authors:	Thomas Keneally
Dimensions:	203 x 132 x 39mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	712
Edition:	1st Anchor Books ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-385-72026-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General
LSN:	0-385-72026-2
Barcode:	9780385720267

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