Beschreibung:
This lively and ambitious book - the first to chronicle the full history of St. Patrick's Day, from its medieval origins to the modern day - explores the shared heritage of the Irish through the development of this unique national holiday.
1. Introduction 2. Evolution of St Patrick's Day 3. Famine and Exodus 4. Visualising Ireland: Nationalism and Diaspora 5. Contesting Ireland: Republicanism and Militarism 6. Proclaiming Ireland: Independence and Empire 7. Modern Times, Troubled Times 8. Reinventing St Patrick's Day 9. Conclusion