Explains the reasons for the large Irish emigration, and examines the problems they faced adjusting to new lives in the United States.
Explains the reasons for the large Irish emigration, and examines the problems they faced adjusting to new lives in the United States.
Explains the reasons for the large Irish emigration, and examines the problems they faced adjusting to new lives in the United States.
Index and bibliography included.
James Connolly is a major figure not only in Irish history but also on the broader canvas of international socialism. A man of many parts - militant labour organiser, socialist leader, military commander, newspaper editor, writer, political theorist - his life's work was dedicat…
James Connolly is a major figure not only in Irish history but also on the broader canvas of international socialism. A man of many parts - militant labour organiser, socialist leader, military commander, newspaper editor, writer, political theorist - his life's work was dedicat…
James Connolly is a major figure not only in Irish history but also on the broader canvas of international socialism. A man of many parts - militant labour organiser, socialist leader, military commander, newspaper editor, writer, political theorist - his life's work was dedicat…
"The most eventful and tumultuous century in Irish history is examined by Terence Brown. This revised edition of his seminal historical text includes substantial new material, and a new index." "Brown traces the development of modern Ireland through nationalism, industrializatio…
Fosterage was a central feature of medieval Irish society, yet the widespread practice of sending children to another family to be cared for until they reached adulthood is a surprisingly neglected topic. Where it has been discussed, fosterage is usually conceptualised and treat…
"Ireland has been transformed in the last quarter century from a poor, traditional society to one of the wealthiest and most globalized countries in the world. This broad-ranging text provides an accessible and up-to-date introduction to Irish society, politics and culture as we…
"Ireland has been transformed in the last quarter century from a poor, traditional society to one of the wealthiest and most globalized countries in the world. This broad-ranging text provides an accessible and up-to-date introduction to Irish society, politics and culture as we…