9780415359122-0415359120-The Wearing of the Green: A History of St Patrick's Day

The Wearing of the Green: A History of St Patrick's Day

ISBN-13: 9780415359122
ISBN-10: 0415359120
Edition: 1
Author: Mike Cronin, Daryl Adair
Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Routledge
Format: Paperback 366 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780415359122
ISBN-10: 0415359120
Edition: 1
Author: Mike Cronin, Daryl Adair
Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Routledge
Format: Paperback 366 pages

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The Wearing of the Green: A History of St Patrick's Day (ISBN-13: 9780415359122 and ISBN-10: 0415359120), written by authors Mike Cronin, Daryl Adair, was published by Routledge in 2001. With an overall rating of 4.3 stars, it's a notable title among other United States History (European History, Historical Study & Educational Resources, Military History, Holidays, Social Sciences, Americas History) books. You can easily purchase or rent The Wearing of the Green: A History of St Patrick's Day (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used United States History books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.3.

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The full history of St. Patrick's day is captured here for the first time in The Wearing of the Green.

Illustrated with photos, the book spans the medieval origins, steeped in folklore and myth, through its turbulent and troubled times when it acted as fuel for fierce political argument, and tells the fascinating story of how the celebration of 17th March was transformed from a stuffy dinner for Ireland's elite to one of the world's most public festivals.

Looking at more general Irish traditions and Irish communities throughout the world, Mike Cronin and Daryl Adair follow the history of this widely celebrated event, examining how the day has been exploited both politically and commercially, and they explore the shared heritage of the Irish through the development of this unique patriotic holiday.

Highly informative for students of history, cultural studies and sociology, and an absolute delight for anyone interested in the fascinating and unique culture of Ireland.

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