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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY Now an FX TV series streaming on DISNEY+ 'Unquestionably one of the greatest literary achievements of the 21st century' Nick Hornby From the author of London Falling – a stunning, intricate narrative about a notorious...

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Discover the rich tapestry of Irish achievement in Glories of Ireland, a captivating collection of essays curated by Joseph Dunn and PJ Lennox. In the Preface, the authors express a profound realization the remarkable contributions of the Irish people across various fields remain largely unknown, even to those well-versed in history. This collection seeks to illuminate and document the incredible accomplishments of the Irish race over the past two millennia, presenting them in an engaging and accessible format. Join us on this enlightening journey into Irelands storied past. - Summary by KHand

Eines Nachts im Dezember 1972 wird Jean McConville aus ihrem Haus in Belfast entführt. Sie wird nie wieder lebend gesehen. Ausgehend von diesem Moment entfaltet Patrick Radden Keefe eine gewaltige Erzählung über die blutige Vergangenheit des Nordirlandkonflikts.

John Chambers was brought up on Belfast's notorious Loyalist Glencairn estate, during the height of the Troubles. From an early age he witnessed violence, hatred and horror as Northern Ireland tore itself apart in civil strife. Kneecapping, brutal murders, and even public tarring-and-feathering...