How the Irish Became White

This audiobook explores how Irish immigrants in 19th-century America transitioned from oppressed newcomers to beneficiaries of white supremacy, using social institutions like labor unions, the Catholic Church, and political parties to secure their place in society. Noel Ignatiev's seminal work examines the complex and often contentious relationship between Irish-Americans and African-Americans, revealing how notions of race and hierarchy shaped American history. Skillfully narrated by Gerard Doyle, this thought-provoking title offers a comprehensive look at the social dynamics that contributed to the Irish becoming part of the white majority.