{"product_id":"the-great-shame-and-the-triumph-of-the-irish-in-the-english-speaking-world-9780385720267","title":"The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World","description":"In \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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Keneally\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anchor Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 768\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.39h x 4.73w x 1.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780385720267\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/03\/2000 pg. 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/29\/2000 pg. 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anchor Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44436232831091,"sku":"9780385720267","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_a5d812a4-d067-4870-b7cb-5a313fbc8bd7.jpg?v=1772895212","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-great-shame-and-the-triumph-of-the-irish-in-the-english-speaking-world-9780385720267","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}