The Columbia Guide to Irish American History

by Timothy J. Meagher

Book Overview

Once seen as threats to mainstream society, Irish Americans have become an integral part of the American story. More than 40 million Americans claim Irish descent, and the culture and traditions of Ireland and Irish Americans have left an indelible mark on U.S. society. Timothy J. Meagher fuses an overview of Irish American history with an analysis of historians' debates, an annotated bibliography, a chronology of critical events, and a glossary...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231120702
• ISBN13: 9780231120708
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.2"