How the Irish Became White - Ignatiev, Noel

How the Irish Became White by Ignatiev, Noel

Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Published by Routledge, 1995

Condition Note: Former owner's name written on front endpaper. Ignatiev traces the tattered history of Irish and African-American relations, revealing how the Irish used labor unions, the Catholic Church and the Democratic party to succeed in American. He uncovers the roots of conflict between Irish-Americans and African-Americans and draws a powerful connection between the embracing of white supremacy and Irish "success" in 19th century American society.

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