The Irish Americans: The Rise to Money and Power

by Andrew M. Greeley

A myth-debunking examination of the Irish in America chronicles the history of the American Irish from their Celtic origins to their current status, noting the remarkable record of success the Irish have achieved over the past century

215 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Andrew Greeley was a Roman Catholic priest, sociologist, journalist, and author of 50 best-selling novels and more than 100 works of nonfiction. For decades, Greeley entertained readers with such popular characters as the mystery-solving priest Blackie Ryan and the fey, amateur sleuth Nuala Anne McGrail. His books typically center on Irish-American Roman Catholics living or working in Chicago.

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