The Complete Idiot's Guide to Irish History and Culture

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Discover the vibrant history and culture of Ireland.

This book is a great read for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the vibrant history and culture of Ireland. With exhaustive coverage of all aspects of Irish history, it is perfect for those who want to understand the crucial role of Christianity and conflicts with England, as well as Irish assimilation into American culture. The concise biographies of Irish leaders and profiles of famous poets, novelists, and playwrights also make it an excellent reference guide.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Irish History and Culture

Regular price $8.25
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ISBN: 9780028627106
Authors: Sonja Massie
Publisher: Alpha Books
Date of Publication: 1999-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Travel, Personal Development
Related Topics: History, European History, Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 3.56
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You’re no idiot, of course.  You know that St. Patrick’s Day is in March, JFK was our only Irish-Catholic President, and that the IRA isn’t necessarily a tax-deferred account. But when it comes to knowing about the history and culture of Ireland, you feel as Irish as a box of stale Lucky Charms. Don’t give up on the luck of the Irish just yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Irish History and Culture is here to help you learn all about the Emerald Isle, from the Celts to the present day. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --Fascinating details on Celtic culture. --Blow-by-blow accounts of Ireland’s struggle for freedom from British rule. --Exciting tales of great Irish heroes, like Brian Boru and Michael Collins. --Rich cultural traditions, from weddings to wakes. --Concise profiles of Irish icons in politics and the arts, from Daniel O’Connell to Oscar Wilde.
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Discover the vibrant history and culture of Ireland.

This book is a great read for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the vibrant history and culture of Ireland. With exhaustive coverage of all aspects of Irish history, it is perfect for those who want to understand the crucial role of Christianity and conflicts with England, as well as Irish assimilation into American culture. The concise biographies of Irish leaders and profiles of famous poets, novelists, and playwrights also make it an excellent reference guide.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.