The Killing of Major Denis Mahon
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The Killing of Major Denis Mahon by Peter Duffy
At the height of the Irish Famine, now considered the greatest social disaster to strike nineteenth-century Europe, Anglo-Irish landlord Major Denis Mahon was assassinated as he drove his carriage through his property in County Roscommon.
"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
Peter Duffy is the author of The Bielski Brothers. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780060840518 |
| ISBN 10 | 006084051X |
| Title | The Killing of Major Denis Mahon |
| Author | Peter Duffy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2010-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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