The American Irish: A Political and Social Portrait

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University of Massachusetts Press, 1989 - History - 484 pages

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.

About the author (1989)

The late William V. Shannon was a member of the New York Times editorial board and United States ambassador to Ireland from 1977 to 1981. At the time of his death he was University Professor of History and Journalism at Boston University.

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