The Wearing of the Green by Mike Cronin (9780415359122)

Description - The Wearing of the Green by Mike Cronin

The first book to chronicle the full history of St Patrick's Day is published here for the first time in paperback. Detailed with photos, this book spans the medieval origins steeped in folklore and myth, through its turbulent and troubled times, up to today's plastic leprechauns and green beer, and explores 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 incomparable culture of Ireland.

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