{"product_id":"the-great-shame-and-the-triumph-of-the-irish-in-the-english-speaking-world-paperback","title":"The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Keneally\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eThe Great Shame\u003c\/b\u003e, Thomas Keneally--the bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of \u003cb\u003eSchindler's List\u003c\/b\u003e--combines the authority of a brilliant historian and the narrative grace of a great novelist to present a gripping account of the Irish diaspora. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Keneally is one of Australia's leading literary figures. He has won international acclaim for his novels, including \u003cb\u003eSchindler's List\u003c\/b\u003e, the basis for the Steven Spielberg film and winner of the Booker Prize; and \u003cb\u003eThe Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith\u003c\/b\u003e. He lives in Sydney, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.55 x 8.39 x 4.73 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52693998043469,"sku":"9780385720267","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/V50o3Qr90p9780385720267.webp?v=1762046430","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/the-great-shame-and-the-triumph-of-the-irish-in-the-english-speaking-world-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}