101 Things You Didn't Know About Irish History: The People, Places, Culture, and Tradition of the Emerald Isle

Hackney, Ryan

ISBN 10: 1598693239 / ISBN 13: 9781598693232

Published by Adams Media, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 101 Things You Didn't Know About Irish History: The People, Places, Culture, and Tradition of the Emerald Isle
• Publisher: Adams Media
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1598693239
• ISBN 13: 9781598693232
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 7 ounces
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Synopsis

Discover the truth behind the myths of the Emerald Isle

Forget about shamrocks, leprechans, and all that blarney; 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History dispels the myths and tells the true story of the Irish.

Inside, you'll learn about:

• Lives of the ancient Celts before the British invasions
• Famous Irish including Michael Collins, Charles Parnell—and Bono!
• The potato famine and emigration (were there really gangs of New York?)
• Irish music and dance

Complete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History is an informative reference for anyone who loves the Irish.

About the Author

An Adams Media author.