Bibliograph

The wearing of the green, a history of St. Patrick's Day, Mike Cronin and Daryl Adair

Type

Label

The wearing of the green, a history of St. Patrick's Day, Mike Cronin and Daryl Adair

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 300-316) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The wearing of the green

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

62421209

Responsibility statement

Mike Cronin and Daryl Adair

Sub title

a history of St. Patrick's Day

Summary

This lively and ambitious book explores the whole range of St Patrick's Day celebrations, from parades to plastic leprechauns, within a historical and contemporary context

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- The evolution of St. Patrick's Day -- Famine and exodus -- Visualizing Ireland : nationalism and diaspora -- Contesting Ireland : republicanism and militarism -- Proclaiming Ireland : independence and empire -- Modern times, troubled times -- Reinventing St. Patrick's Day -- Conclusion

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Contributor