Irish Americans: The History and Culture of a People

by William E. Watson and Eugene J. Halus Jr.

Book Overview

Virtually every aspect of American culture has been influenced by Irish immigrants and their descendants. This encyclopedia tells the full story of the Irish-American experience, covering immigration, assimilation, and achievement.

The Irish have had a significant impact on America across three centuries, helping to shape politics, law, labor, war, literature, journalism, entertainment, business, sports, and science. This encyclopedia...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161069466X
• ISBN13: 9781610694667
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.7" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years