Follows the Irish from their first arrival in the American colonies through the bleak days of the potato famine, the decades of ethnic prejudice and nativist di

This book explores the changing relationship between Ireland and America in the modern world. Its main themes examine the shifting patterns of Irish migration o

From the Revolutionary War forward, Irish immigrants have contributed significantly to the construction of the American Republic. Scholars have documented their

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 desce

Explores the history of the Irish in America, offering an overview of Irish history, immigration to the United States, and the transition of the Irish from the