Lincoln and the Irish: The Untold Story of How the Irish Helped Abraham Lincoln Save the Union By Niall O'Dowd

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An unprecedented narrative of the relationship that swung the Civil War. When Pickett charged at Gettysburg, it was the all-Irish Pennsylvania 69th who held fast while the surrounding regiments broke and ran. 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 untangles one of the most fascinating subtexts of the Civil War: Abraham Lincoln’s relationship with the men and women coming to America to escape the Irish famine. Renowned Irish-American journalist Niall O’Dowd gives unprecedented insight into a relationship that began with mutual disdain. 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. When he was voted into the White House, Lincoln 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.

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First, my family goes back to the early days of Ireland, especially along the southwest coast. My Ancient Gallic Family, O'Sullivan-Beare, traces its roots back thru the Eoghanacht Geneneologies. Thus I have no dislike for the Irish who suffered so much in coming to America in the 19th Century. Additionally, I have studied the American Civil War for some 35 years. While I do not to profess to be an expert an educated knowledge of the causes, the people, and the War itself is at hand.I agree with the review by Mr. Burt above."Lincoln and The Irish" is a book poorly written with incorrect historical comments (see Jackson for one), and repetitive text that brings up the same "points" without need. The book appears to have been "written" in great haste, thrown together from articles in magazines and thesis writings of unknown candidates, with little editing by qualified reviewers. I must say it was written and published for an audience which is well below that which James McPhearson, Gary Gallagher, Shelby Foote, Timothy Smith, Bruce Catton, or Allen Guelzo address.I suggest not wasting your money on this book, and wish I hadn't.

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