St Patrick is one of the most famous saints of all time. Thousands
of people with no direct Irish connection celebrate St Patrick’s
Day, parading along the streets of New York, Boston, Chicago, San
Antonio, Texas and Sydney, where St Patrick’s Day is a national
holiday. These celebrations are the latest version of the cult of
St Patrick, which has persisted in different forms since his death
on 17 March, 462AD. But who was St Patrick, and how much of
what we know about him is fact, how much legend? This book looks at
the historical man and the evidence of his writings, the myths and
the apocryphal stories, and describes the social changes that led
in the 18th century to his emergence as a symbol of Irish
nationalism. Patrick: From Patron Saint to Modern Influencer is a
fascinating and lively portrait of the man who converted pagan
Ireland to Christianity – a fresh, sometimes startling
examination of the folklore and traditons that have developed
around the saint through the ages. First published in 1989 in the
UK and USA, this fully updated edition features new photographs and
illustrations and will be an indispensable companion for anyone
seeking to understand the role of St Patrick in forging modern
Irish identity.
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