DONALD M. MACRAILD is Professor of History at Northumbria University, UK. He has published widely on Irish migrant history and nineteenth-century Britain and is Series Editor of Palgrave Macmillan's Theory and History series.

'The first edition rapidly - and deservedly - established itself as the leading textbook in the field. With growing interest in the topic, this second edition takes account of recent work and more readily available sources, synthesising the new scholarship into a national framework.' - John Belchem, University of Liverpool, UK 'MacRaild's updated text is a rich and welcome addition to the literature on a fascinating and important subject.' - Donald H. Akenson, Queen's University, Canada Praise for the first edition: 'Donald MacRaild's analysis of Irish migration is derived from an exhaustive review of scores of local studies conducted over the past thirty years, and is freshened by new interpretations of older studies and original sources that set the tone for contemporary views of the Irish ... MacRaild's affective explication of the reasons behind both the revered position and authority of the Catholic priest in the migrant community is one of this book's many high points.' - Lawrence W. McBride, Albion 'MacRaild provides a state-of-the-art treatment ... this balanced, judicious explanation of Irish migration which will be the standard work for years to come.' - Alan O'Day, History 'First-class ... a wealth of references revealing a comfortable familiarity with most modern Irish scholarship ... he captures in a few paragraphs a vista of necessity and aspiration characterising the immigrant experience everywhere.' - John A. Jackson, Irish Historical Studies '... essential reading for the broader community involved with the historical study of immigrants in modern British society.' - Enda Delaney, Immigrants and Minorities

• List of TablesAcknowledgementsIntroductionEconomy, Poverty and EmigrationConcentration and Dispersal: Irish Labour Migration to BritainSpiritual and Social Bonds: The Culture of Irish CatholicismThe Protestant IrishPolitics, Labour and ParticipationGender and EthnicityA Culture of Anti-IrishnessThe Irish in Britain and the Wider Diaspora: Comparisons and ConnectionsConclusionNotesBibliographical EssayIndex.