by ThomasKeneally (Author)
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.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 784
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 07 Oct 1999
ISBN 10: 0749386045
ISBN 13: 9780749386047