How the Irish Became Protestant in America

It often comes as a surprise to learn that most contemporary Americans who think of themselves as “Irish” are, in fact, Protestant, not Catholic. While commentators generally agree that these Protestant Irish-Americans are descended mainly from the Irish who settled in the United States prior to the...

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Main Author: Carroll, Michael P. 1944- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Cambridge University Press [2006]
In: Religion and American culture
Year: 2006, Volume: 16, Issue: 1, Pages: 25-54
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