How the Irish Became White
Noel Ignatiev
This groundbreaking study explores the transformation of Irish immigrants in America from oppressed to oppressors. The book showcases how the Irish were able to achieve acceptance in their new country by being more brutal in their oppression of African Americans than the native population. Discover the social hierarchy that was based on skin color and the journey that led to the Irish becoming part of the ruling class in America. How the Irish Became White is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of American history.
Дата публикации
1996-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
1996-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
впервые опубликовано в 1995
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3.73
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9780415963091
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2020-10-24T22:20:53.000Z
@KaylaJNuss @philosipede @innonate @yashar YES. This.
"How The Irish Became White" is a fantastic book that details how WASP elites leveraged white identity to split the working class by race to prevent populist revolts. – источник