The American Irish: A Political and Social Portrait

Name: The American Irish: A Political and Social Portrait
Brand: Recyclivre
Author: William V. Shannon
ISBN: 9780870236891

William V. Shannon

31/10/1989
University Of Massachusetts Press

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Couverture de The American Irish: A Political and Social Portrait par William V. Shannon

Résumé

An acknowledged classic, this work is a well-researched and entertaining history of the Irish in the United States. The author's goal in writing the book was to explore those areas in which the Irish have made a significant contribution to American culture, including politics, religion, literature, drama, and such specialized activities as prizefighting and law enforcement. The text is highlighted by twenty-one photographs.