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In Search of a Better Life: British and Irish Migration
Graham Davis
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Hardback. Challenges the traditional histories of British and Irish migration, the stories of oppression and exile that form an essential part of the existing literature. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DBR; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 240 x 30. Weight in Grams: 482. Like New.
In Search of a Better Life challenges the traditional histories of British and Irish migration, the stories of oppression and exile that form an essential part of the existing literature. By no means were all migrants forced to leave their country by circumstances; many looked forward to a better life abroad. They were largely opportunists rather than victims, whether financed by the state or by landlords or philanthropists, or, as was the case for the majority, by themselves or their families. This was a huge movement of people that formed part of a European exodus to the New World. In ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Like New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752459547
SKU
KRF0019297
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