When the Irish Invaded Canada

In "When the Irish Invaded Canada," Christopher Klein recounts the remarkable and lesser-known adventures of Union and Confederate veterans who banded together in 1866 to attempt a daring mission: seizing Canada to leverage for Irish independence. Despite their shared past as foes in the Civil War, these former soldiers—motivated by their Irish roots and the injustices faced by Ireland under British rule—launched a series of raids backed by the U.S. government. The Fenian Brotherhood’s story is one of audacious ambition, quirky characters, and moments of both comedy and tragedy as they briefly held a part of Canada and etched their legacy into the ongoing fight for Ireland's freedom.