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Rebuilding London: Irish Migrants in Post-War Britain
Miki Garcia
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Description for Rebuilding London: Irish Migrants in Post-War Britain
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 1DBR; 3JJP; JFFN; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 226 x 18. Weight in Grams: 218.
The years immediately after the Second World War were known as the decade of disappearing Irish - the peak period of emigration since the Great Famine. Many of these migrants went to Britain and played a key role in the rebuilding the country after the ravages of war. Their legacy, both in bricks and mortar and also in their cultural and social influences, can still be seen today. Following a brief overview of Ireland and Britain during the post-war years, this book explores the economic and social factors of migration, the work, such as navvies and nurses, ... Read more
The years immediately after the Second World War were known as the decade of disappearing Irish - the peak period of emigration since the Great Famine. Many of these migrants went to Britain and played a key role in the rebuilding the country after the ravages of war. Their legacy, both in bricks and mortar and also in their cultural and social influences, can still be seen today. Following a brief overview of Ireland and Britain during the post-war years, this book explores the economic and social factors of migration, the work, such as navvies and nurses, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845888770
SKU
V9781845888770
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Ref
99-50
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