{"product_id":"the-wearing-of-the-green-a-history-of-st-patricks-day-paperback","title":"The Wearing of the Green: A History of St Patrick's Day - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Cronin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaryl Adair\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full history of St. Patrick's day is captured here for the first time in \u003cem\u003eThe Wearing of the Green.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly informative for students of history, cultural studies and sociology, and an absolute delight for anyone\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003einterested in the fascinating and unique culture of Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMike Cronin graduated with a Ph.D. in history from Oxford University in 1994. He is currently Accademic Director for Centre of Irish Programmes at Boston College, Dublin. Cronin has a particular interest in the study of 20th-century Irish history, as well as the politics of sport in Irish history. He is author of \u003cem\u003eThe Blueshirts and Irish Politics\u003c\/em\u003e (1997), \u003cem\u003eSport and Nationalism in Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e (1999) and \u003cem\u003eA History of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e (2001).\u003cbr\u003eDaryl Adair graduated with a Ph.D. in history from the Flinders University of South Australia in 1995. He is currently Lecturer in Sports Humanities in the Centre for Sports Studies, University of Canberra, Australia. Adair has a background in Australian history, with a keen interest in public spectacles. He is author of \u003cem\u003eSport in Australian History\u003c\/em\u003e (1997, with Wray Vamplew), and editor of \u003cem\u003eSport Tourism\u003c\/em\u003e (2002, with Brent Ritchie).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 366\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.08 x 9.06 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52689635180877,"sku":"9780415359122","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/R3ZLS3BOQytxKytQbHZqNkhMRlpXUT09.webp?v=1761985225","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/the-wearing-of-the-green-a-history-of-st-patricks-day-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}