Immigrant Life in New York City, 1825-1863

This is a historical study of acculturation in New York City. It documents the Americanization of foreign enclaves within the city, showing the effects produced by church, school, foreign-language press and libraries - the methods by which the Democratic Party enlisted the immigrant vote.

Summary

This is a historical study of acculturation in New York City. It documents the "Americanisation" of foreign enclaves within the city, showing the effects produced by church, school, foreign-language press and libraries - the methods by which the Democratic Party enlisted the immigrant vote.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Ernst
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.1994
• EAN: 9780815602903
• ISBN: 978-0-8156-0290-3
• No. of pages: 331
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 565 g
• Series: New York State; New York State Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries