ISBN:
9780203007143
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (1 online resource (346 p.))
Edition:
1 (Online-Ausg.)
Additional Information:
Rezensiert in Barnard, T. C. The wearing of the green. A history of St Patrick's Day. By Mike Cronin and Daryl Adair. Pp. xxix+328+14 plates. London–New York: Routledge, 2002. £25. 0 415 18004 X 2003
Series Statement:
EBL-Schweitzer
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Cronin, Mike The wearing of the green
DDC:
394.262
Keywords:
History
;
Saint Patrick
;
Saint Patricks Day
;
Saint Patrick's Day
;
Electronic books
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Electronic books
;
Saint Patrick's Day
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
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
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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