Irish Americans in the Confederate Army / Sean Michael O'Brien ; foreword by Kelly J. O'Grady.

"Overviews Irish Americans in the South, the Irish immigrant experience and typical Irish Confederate soldier, Irish communities' support of Southern war effort, actions where Irish American soldiers were present in influential numbers. Major battles of the war are discussed including Manassas, Shar...

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Main Author: O'Brien, Sean Michael, 1944-
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2007], ©2007.
Subjects:
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Participation, Irish American.
Irish American soldiers > Confederate States of America > History.
Confederate States of America. > Army > History.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Campaigns.
Irish Americans > Southern States > History > 19th century.
Immigrants > Southern States > History > 19th century.
Irish Americans > Southern States > Social conditions > 19th century.
Physical Description:vii, 256 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm
Format: Book
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Summary:
"Overviews Irish Americans in the South, the Irish immigrant experience and typical Irish Confederate soldier, Irish communities' support of Southern war effort, actions where Irish American soldiers were present in influential numbers. Major battles of the war are discussed including Manassas, Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Shiloh, Murfreesboro and Appomattox. Appendices list Irish commands and commanders in the Confederate Army"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number:E585.I75 O27 2007
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-249) and index.
ISBN:9780786429981 (ill. case bdg. : alk. paper)
0786429984 (ill. case bdg. : alk. paper)