The Wearing of the Green: A History of St Patrick's DayThe 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. |
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... various libraries and archives have been wonder- ful in providing materials to researchers who seemed to demand everything quickly and at short notice . These include the National Library , National Archives and Guinness Archives in ...
... various national and religious festival days. As a result, the awareness among many young people of what St Patrick's Day is about, is matched by their knowledge of an array of other national and ethnic group celebrations. The largest ...
... various civic groups , schools , religious sodalities , commercial enterprises and the media . Whatever the mode of remembrance or manner of observance , St Patrick's Day is fundamentally about the Irish : their sense of self , their ...
... various social and political issues in their given location . Yet , on a third level , St Patrick's Day may present a distorted impression of the Irish ; instead of putting a mirror to how the Irish were , it depicts them as they wished ...
... various national and religious festival days . As a result , the awareness among many young people of what St Patrick's Day is about , is marched by their knowledge of an array of other national and ethnic group celebrations . source ...
Contents
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Visualizing Ireland nationalism and diaspora | 51 |
Contesting Ireland republicanism and militartism | 103 |
Proclaiming Ireland independence and empire | 133 |
Reinventing St Patricks Day | 231 |
Conclusion | 248 |
Notes | 254 |
Selected Bibliography | 300 |
Index | 317 |
Other editions - View all
The Wearing of the Green: A History of St Patrick's Day Mike Cronin,Daryl Adair Limited preview - 2006 |
The Wearing of the Green: A History of St. Patrick's Day Mike Cronin,Daryl Adair Limited preview - 2002 |
The Wearing of the Green: A History of St Patrick's Day Mike Cronin,Daryl Adair Limited preview - 2004 |