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The Wearing of the Green - A History of St Patrick's Day (Paperback, New ed) Loot Price: R1,304
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The Wearing of the Green - A History of St Patrick's Day (Paperback, New ed): Mike Cronin, Daryl Adair

The Wearing of the Green - A History of St Patrick's Day (Paperback, New ed)

Mike Cronin, Daryl Adair

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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 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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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: February 2006
First published: 2002
Authors: Mike Cronin • Daryl Adair
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - B-format
Pages: 366
Edition: New ed
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-35912-2
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Customs
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LSN: 0-415-35912-0
Barcode: 9780415359122

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