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Keneally, Thomas.
The great shame : and the triumph of the Irish in the English-speaking world / Thomas Keneally.—1st ed. in the U.S.A.
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1. Ireland—Civilization—19th century. 2. Ireland—Emigration and immigration—History—19th century. 3. Irish—English-speaking countries—History—19th century. 4. Irish—English-speaking countries—History—20th century. 5. Civilization, Modern—Irish influences. I. Title.
DA950.1.K46 1999
304.8′09415′09034—dc21 99-24888
eISBN: 978-0-307-76439-3
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