Book, Paperback Bruce Nelson Published in: 2013 Publisher: Princeton University Press Language: English Exploring the evolution of Irish nationalism, the book delves into the concept of race and its impact on Irish identity. It examines the nineteenth-century narrative that framed the Irish, particularly Catholic Irish, as uncivilized by English observers. The author highlights the racialization of the Irish in Britain and the United States, drawing parallels to the depictions of enslaved Africans. Through this analysis, the book reveals how these perceptions shaped the Irish nationalist movement and the construction of an Irish racial identity.