The Year of the French by Thomas Flanagan
"The Year of the French" is a historical novel set during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The story provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the rebellion, the rebellion itself, and its aftermath, through the eyes of different characters from various social classes. The narrative explores the complex relationships between the Irish rebels, the British forces, and the French troops who came to aid the Irish, and the tragic consequences of their clash.
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- Published
- 1979
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- Daniel S. Burt's Recommended Historical Novels (What Historical Novel Do I Read Next? by Daniel S. Burt (1997))
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))