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Thread #83746 Message #4187414
Posted By: Lighter
13-Sep-23 - 11:05 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Bantry Girl's Lament
Subject: RE: Origins: Bantry Girl's Lament
FWIW, Britain also opposed Spain in most of the Coalition Wars (1792-1815), which might also have provided impetus for the ballad.