1001 Things Everyone Should Know about Irish American History
- ISBN-10
- 0517227541
- ISBN-13
- 9780517227541
- Category
- Ireland
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-01-03
- Publisher
- Gramercy Books
- Author
- Edward T. O'Donnell
Description
Complete yet concise, and beautifully documented with more than 100 historic photos, there is no better tribute to Irish-American history, a cultural cornerstone of our nation. High school & older.
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