Irish Immigrants and Scottish Society in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

This collection examines the complex integration of Irish immigrants into Scottish society over two centuries, analyzing social, economic, and cultural impacts. Edited by TM Devine, the volume combines essays from leading historians, covering topics such as labor, religion, political movements, and identity formation. It highlights the challenges faced by Irish immigrants, including discrimination and marginalization, while exploring their contributions to Scottish industrial, cultural, and political life. Richly contextualized, the book illuminates the dynamic interplay between migration, assimilation, and resistance, offering an essential resource for scholars of social history, migration studies, and Scottish-Irish relations.