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 arguement, and
tells the 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, Adair and Cronin 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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