The Columbia Guide to Irish American History by Timothy Meagher

The Columbia Guide to Irish American History by Timothy Meagher

Once seen as threats to mainstream society, Irish Americans have become an integral part of the American story. This book examines the shifting patterns of Irish migration, discusses the role of the Catholic church in the Irish immigrant experience, and considers the Irish American influence in U.S. politics and modern urban popular culture.

If you want a heroic effort at encapsulating Irish American history, this is your bookLibrary Journal Anyone interested in the history of Irish America will welcome this book. -- Jay P. Dolan America For those interested in getting a broad overview of Irish American history, pop culture and sociology... an excellent read. Irish America Magazine The Columbia Guide to Irish American History is a 'must have' for any student, professional or lay person. -- James A. Cox Midwest Book Review Very well done...an excellent starting point for readers new to the topic. -- Agnes H. Widder American References Books Annual This book is indispensable for collections on Irish American history and politics... Essential. Choice A remarkable accomplishment, impressive in both the breadth and depth of its scholarship. -- Bill Mulligan H-Net

Timothy J. Meagher is associate professor of history and curator of the American Catholic History Collections at Catholic University. He is the author of several works, including The New York Irish (with Ronald Bayor) and Inventing Irish America: Generation, Class, and Ethnic Identity in a New England City, 1880 to 1928, winners of the James Donnelly prize for the Best Book in Irish American history.

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ISBN 13	9780231120708
ISBN 10	0231120702
Title	The Columbia Guide to Irish American History
Author	Timothy Meagher
Series	Columbia Guides To American History And Cultures
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Columbia University Press
Year published	2005-09-14
Number of pages	384
Prizes	Winner of Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2006
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