Thomas Keneally discusses his book, “The Great Shame: And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World.” Keneally describes Australia as a place for British and Irish dissidents. He shares that women were sent to Australia for shoplifting and stayed in the Female Factory, a place of confinement. Keneally goes on to talk about Thomas Francis Marr, a Union general and governor of Montana, William Smith O’Brien, John Mitchel, John Boyle O’Reilly, and the colors of the Irish flag.
Irish - English-speaking countries - History Civilization, Modern - Irish influences Irish - Foreign countries - History Ireland - Civilization - 19th century Ireland - Emigration and immigration - History - 19th century
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