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Dublin

by Terry Deary · 2006

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'Dublin' reveals the horrible history of the great Irish city, from the blood-dripping battle of Clontarf to the risings & rebellions of the 20th century. This book tells why the mayor of Dublin put his Mum in prison & which Irish King led his men to battle - from his bath. It comes with a fold-out map.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thistraveltravelMore like thisLess of this
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humorhumorMore like thisLess of this
Setting
IrelandIrelandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 96 pages

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