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Remembering the Year of the French: Irish Folk History and Social Memory

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The book explores the 1798 failed French invasion of Ireland, blending historical events with the rich oral traditions of Irish folklore. Guy Beiner uncovers alternative narratives of the Irish past, emphasizing vernacular histories and folk commemorative practices that have often been overlooked by historians. This work highlights the complexities of memory and how these narratives shape the understanding of historical events in Ireland.

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Remembering the Year of the French: Irish Folk History and Social Memory, Guy Beiner

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2009
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