Deals directly with the question of whether cultural differences between Irish Protestants and Irish Catholics have had significant and casually important effects on the behaviour of the two groups. The conclusion of the author's analysis is that; based on the research of the Irish in Canada; Australia; New Zealand and United States as well as in Ireland itself; there are few significant social or economic differences between the two groups. In actual fact the author found indications of fundamental similarities. In view of this observation; the author asks the question that given the demonstrated opinions of Irish Catholics and Protestants; what factors in Irish society have kept them at loggerheads? The author focuses on Irish taboos against inter-marriage; the segregation in education; and the nature of Protestant and Catholic belief.
#1060529 in Books Broadway Books 2005-06-07 2005-06-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.15 x 1.00 x 6.13l; 1.10 #File Name: 0767922573464 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Comprehensive Overview of the 20th centuryBy Will JeromMartin's book is a fairly comprehensive review of the politics of the right - religious and political - in the twentieth century. It stands separately; but as a good companion to the PBS series of the same name. With God on Our Side has extensive tracts of information (mostly from interviews) on Billy Graham; Ralph Reed; Pat Robertson and the Christian Coalition; as well as Jerry Falwell and the Moral Majority. It seems fairly objective in its presentation. I highly recommend it for those wishing a deep and fairly well-balanced account of the Christian Right (it is better as a review or prep book for a professor or graduate than for an undergraduate text). The book's detail declines after the first Bush Administration. It has less information on the Clinton era; and almost none on the Presidency of Bush Jr. Overall a good work; rooted in what seems to be a solid review.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy CustomerThis book was on a suggested reading list for one of my classes. I didn't finish reading it; but from what I read; it was a wonderful book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very thoroughBy pentemeyerVery thorough research. Tells the story in conversation after conversation; from people who were there. I was amazed; and somewhat horrified by what was revealed; for it is not only a story of belief; but a story of misuse of power to enforce those beliefs on others.
