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Obituary: Thomas Cahill, Popular Writer of Ireland’s History, Dies at 82

Obituary: Thomas Cahill, Popular Writer of Ireland’s History, Dies at 82 | Writers & Books | Scoop.it
His book How the Irish Saved Civilization became a best seller and helped open the door to a new appreciation of that country’s culture.
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History & Nationalism: 'Irish Nationalists in America: The Politics of Exile, 1798-1998' by David Brundage

History & Nationalism: 'Irish Nationalists in America: The Politics of Exile, 1798-1998' by David Brundage | Writers & Books | Scoop.it
David Sim appreciates a sharp and well-written book which forces us to appreciate the ways in which nationalism was perceived as a liberating force by many in the 19th century.
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