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.

Sonja Massie is a professional novelist, playwright, and non-fiction writer. She is author of the best-selling novelization of the film Far and Away and the Irish historical novels Dream Carver and Carousel. Ms. Massie, who has traveled extensively throughout Ireland, lives in Amityville, New York.