First published in 1985, this book explores the social history of the Irish in Britain across a variety of cities, including Bristol, York, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stockport. With contributions from foremost scholars in the field, it provides a thorough critical study of Irish immigration, in its social, political, cultural and religious dimensions.
This book will be of interested to students of Victorian history, Irish history and the history of minorities.
| ISBN: | 9781138645295 |
| Publication date: | 8th June 2016 |
| Author: | Roger Swift, Sheridan Gilley |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 312 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions. The Victorian World |
| Genres: |
European history Social and cultural history Industrialisation and industrial history |