The American Irish: A Political and Social Portrait

By William V. Shannon

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087023689X
• ISBN13: 9780870236891
• Release Date: October 1989
• Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher