Kevin Kenny's work delves into the history of migration and popular protest within the Atlantic world, examining how early visions of utopian harmony disintegrated under the weight of colonialist expansion and violence. He explores the erosion of religious tolerance and social peace, revealing the devastating consequences for indigenous populations. Kenny also focuses on Irish migrants, analyzing the translation of agrarian protest traditions into American industrial settings and the broader narrative of Irish migration. His research continues to investigate the enduring meaning of immigration throughout American history.
The book highlights the establishment of the Ladies Professional Golfers Association (LPGA) in 1950, initiated by 13 founding members including Patty Berg, a prominent figure in women's golf. Berg, who had an impressive amateur career with 28 championships, transitioned to professional golf in 1940. Prior to the LPGA's formation, she earned her living through tournaments, exhibitions, and teaching clinics across the U.S., showcasing her influence and dedication to the sport.
One of the world's leading scientists on ageing delivers a revealing and enjoyable account of what ageing is and how we can tackle its more serious side effects.
Focusing on the historical significance of Irish migration, the book explores the journey of seven million Irish individuals to North America since 1700, with a significant influx between 1820 and 1920. It delves into the conditions in Ireland that prompted this mass movement and examines the immigrant experience in the U.S., analyzing settlement patterns, labor, race, gender, politics, and nationalism. This comprehensive history spans from 1700 to 2000, enriched with illustrations and aids, making it a key resource on the topic.
This is the first comprehensive history of Ireland and the British Empire. It examines the different phases of Ireland's colonial status from the seventeenth century until the present, along with the impact of Irish people, politics, and nationalism on the Empire at large. The result is a new interpretation of Irish history and its place in the rise, expansion, and decline of the British Empire.
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The narrative explores the evolution of professional golf from the vibrant 1920s to the challenging Great Depression. It highlights the stark contrast between the booming era of the 1920s and the struggles faced by the sport during the economic downturn, illustrating how golf, despite its hardships, managed to endure through this tumultuous period.
The biography explores the remarkable yet fleeting career of Ralph Guldahl, a preeminent golfer during the 1930s, who achieved significant victories including two U.S. Opens and a Masters title. Set against the Great Depression, it delves into his peak performance and subsequent decline, seeking to uncover the reasons behind his disappearance from the spotlight after a series of triumphs. This account not only highlights his achievements but also investigates the challenges he faced, providing a comprehensive look at his life and career.
A sweeping history of nineteenth-century America, this book shows how slavery shaped immigration policy in the United States during the years when states controlled mobility within and across their borders. Only after the abolition of slavery did Congress begin to implement a national immigration policy, applying the policies of border control and deportation to different racial groups that continue to generate tensions between state and federal authority to the present day.
Twenty Irish immigrants, suspected of comprising a secret terrorist organization called the Molly Maguires, were executed in Pennsylvania in the 1870s for the murder of sixteen men. Making Sense of the Molly Maguires offers a narrative history of dramatic story, traces the origins of the Molly Maguires to Ireland, and, for this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, reflects on the enduring memory of the Molly Maguires in American popular culture.
Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction examines the origins of diaspora as a concept, its changing meanings over time, its current popularity, and its utility in explaining human migration. The book proposes a flexible approach to diaspora based on examples drawn mainly from Jewish, African, Irish, and Asian history.