The Irish Empire / Patrick Bishop
1999, 1st Edition. London : Boxtree. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #331550
ISBN: 0752213954
Physical description: 192 pages: illustrations (some color), maps (some color); 28 cm. Summary: "From the origins of the scattering of the Irish over the centuries to the dreams of a mythical home nurtured by so many Irish migrants today, The Irish Empire is a penetrating exploration of the Irish diaspora, and of how the Irish succeeded in turning exile aboard into opportunity and, finally, worldwide recognition."--Jacket. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 188) and index.= Subjects: Irish Foreign countries History. Irish History. Irish Population. Irish Ethnic identity. Ireland Emigration and immigration History. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated.
Price: €18.95