Settling in a city founded by the Puritans, the Boston Irish evolved into one of America's most distinctive ethnic communities and eventually came to dominate local politics. This book offers a history of Boston's Irish community.
Settling in a city founded by the Puritans, the Boston Irish evolved into one of America's most distinctive ethnic communities and eventually came to ...
"Here is one of the great stories in American urban history told by a great historian. In 1949, Boston was 'a hopeless backwater, ' its skyline stunted, and its municipal government a national disgrace; by 1970 a 'New Boston' had been created, with new office buildings, new developments, and new economic dynamism. Thomas H. O'Connor, the dean of Boston historians, brings to this tale of transformation rich learning, intimate familiarity with his subject, and a lucid sometimes witty pen." - Jack Beatty, author of The Rascal King: The Life and Times of James Michael Curley 1874-1958 and Senior...
"Here is one of the great stories in American urban history told by a great historian. In 1949, Boston was 'a hopeless backwater, ' its skyline stunte...
Many people are generally familiar with the fact that Boston was once known as "the Athens of America." Very few, however, are clear about exactly why, except for their recollections of the famous writers and poets who gave the city a reputation for literature and learning.
In this book, historian Thomas H. O'Connor sets the matter straight by showing that Boston's eminence during the first half of the nineteenth century was the result of a much broader community effort. After the nation emerged from its successful struggle for independence, most Bostonians visualized their city not only...
Many people are generally familiar with the fact that Boston was once known as "the Athens of America." Very few, however, are clear about exactly ...
