The Complete Idiot's Guide To Irish History And Culture

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.