The Killing of Major Denis Mahon: A Mystery of Old Ireland - Rilegato

Duffy, Peter

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ISBN 10: 0060840501 ISBN 13: 9780060840501

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2007

Riassunto

A narrative account of the nineteenth-century assassination of an Anglo-Irish landlord whose demise occurred at the height of the Great Irish Famine evaluates Mahon's possible role in the sufferings of his tenants and draws on the observations of powerful period leaders. 35,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“A splendid example of the new writing of Irish history.” (Pete Hamill, author of A Drinking Life)

“A brilliant examination of an immense tragedy.” (Terry Golway, co-author of The Irish in America)

“A masterfully crafted exploration of how events in far off places can echo down the generations.” (Thomas Kelly, author of Empire Rising)

“There is much here for all sides of the debate to learn.” (Publishers Weekly)

L'autore:

Peter Duffy is the author of The Bielski Brothers. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060840501
• ISBN 13: 9780060840501
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 368