Product Description
Lincoln and the Irish
Product Description
- Learn how Lincoln learned to love the Irish
- The untold story of how the Irish helped Lincoln save the Union
- Perfect gift for anyone who loves Abraham Lincoln & the Irish
Product Details
As actor Liam Neeson says, “If you’re a Lincoln fan like me, you’ll love this book.” Niall O’Dowd has written the untold story, in Lincoln and the Irish, of how the Irish famine immigrants helped Abraham Lincoln save the Union. This is not a love at first sight story. O’Dowd, brings to life a fascinating piece of Civil War history that has relevance today. Did you know that when Pickett charged at Gettysburg, it was the all-Irish Pennsylvania 69th who held fast while the surrounding regiments broke and ran? As a renowned Irish-American journalist, O’Dowd gives unprecedented insight into the relationship between Lincoln and the Irish that began with mutual disdain. And it was Abraham Lincoln who, a year earlier at Malvern Hill, picked up a corner of one of the Irish colors, kissed it, and said, “God bless the Irish flag.” Lincoln and the Irish illustrates how Lincoln saw the Irish as instinctive supporters of the Democratic opposition, while the Irish saw the English landlord class in Lincoln’s Republicans. But that dynamic would evolve, and the Lincoln whose first political actions included intimidating Irish voters at the polls would eventually hire Irish nannies and donate to the Irish famine fund.
Lincoln and the Irish shares how when Lincoln was voted into the White House, he surrounded himself with Irish staff, much to the chagrin of a senior aide who complained about the Hibernian cabal. And the Irish would repay Lincoln’s faith—their numbers and courage would help swing the Civil War in his favor, and among them would be some of his best generals and staunchest advocates. Do not miss this enthralling read and learn how immigrants and their skeptics can move into relationship to support the greatest good for all.
Dimensions & Specifications
- Lincoln and the Irish Measures 6”W x 9"H
- Hardcover
- 224 pages
- Quantity discount available
- Niall O’Dowd is the author; renowned Irish-American journalist
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