| A Hidden Phase of American History: Ireland's Part in America's Struggle for Liberty Contributor(s): O'Brien, Michael J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1410211584 ISBN-13: 9781410211583 Publisher: University Press of the Pacific OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: This comprehensive contribution to the large part Irish and Irish-Americans played in the American Revolution covers genealogy, battles, fraternal organizations, and Irish friendship with George Washington.It is a refutation of Bancroft and Lodge by the historiographer of the American Irish Historical Society, with analysis of early Irish emigration to the colonies, the sympathies of the Irish with the Revolution, and the role played by the Irish in the Revolution. The appendix lists first officers, then non-commissioned officers of the American Army and Navy of the Revolution of Irish birth and descent. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) |
| Dewey: 973 |
| Physical Information: 1.53" H x 5.06" W x 8" (1.53 lbs) 628 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Ethnic Orientation - Irish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensive contribution to the large part Irish and Irish-Americans played in the American Revolution covers genealogy, battles, fraternal organizations, and Irish friendship with George Washington. It is a refutation of Bancroft and Lodge by the historiographer of the American Irish Historical Society, with analysis of early Irish emigration to the colonies, the sympathies of the Irish with the Revolution, and the role played by the Irish in the Revolution. The appendix lists first officers, then non-commissioned officers of the American Army and Navy of the Revolution of Irish birth and descent. |