The American Connection, Revised
U.S. Guns, Money, and Influence In Northern Ireland
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Publisher Description
Belfast-born author and journalist Jack Holland believes that the troubles in Northern Ireland of the last thirty years cannot be truly understood without taking into account the influence of Irish America. Beginning in nineteenth century America with the Fenian Brotherhood, an American connection has continued right up to the Good Friday Agreement.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Holland, a New York journalist born in Belfast, describes the extensive role played by Irish-Americans in the conflict in Northern Ireland, a role that may wane as Irish-Americans' attraction to Erin becomes more nostalgic. "Thorough,'' PW found.