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    Namaland

    By Gerrard Wilson

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    About this ebook

    In 2008, during the global financial crisis, Ireland, led by a disastrous government, went into financial meltdown. Here, that crazy-mad time is recalled in rhyme and song. Enjoy.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLulu.com
    Release dateSep 7, 2017
    ISBN9781326781453
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