num_pages: 248
description: 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 help gain and secure their newly found place in the White Republic. He uncovers the roots of conflict between Irish-Americans &amp; African-Americans &amp; draws a powerful connection between the embracing of white supremacy &amp; Irish "success" in 19th century American society.
language: English
title: How the Irish Became White
titlecomplete: How the Irish Became White
genres: Sociology, History, Irish Literature, Anti Racist, American History, Social Justice, Race, Politics, Ireland, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 1555
publisher: Routledge (NYC/London)