Ireland Abroad: Politics and Professions in the Nineteenth Century

Ireland Abroad: Politics and Professions in the Nineteenth Century
ISBN-10
1851826068
ISBN-13
9781851826063
Category
Civilization, Modern
Language
English
Published
2003
Author
Oonagh Walsh

Description

Irish migration has attracted considerable attention in recent years, with many studies examining the impact - physical, psychological and cultural - on emigrants' lives. The history of the Irish diaspora, however, requires an evaluation of the fuller experience, in particular the effects of migration on the host culture. This volume addresses the subject from the perspective of the contribution made by Irish migrants in Britain, Australia, Canada, France, China and the Orient. This essay collection, which brings together scholars from the disciplines of historical geography as well as literature and history, is a welcome addition to the growing subject of Irish Diaspora Studies.

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