The Complete Idiot's Guide to Irish History and Culture
By Sonja Massie
1999
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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.
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Author
Sonja Massie
Author · 5 books
Since publication of her first novel in 1986, Sonja Massie has authored more than 60 published works, including the highly popular and critically acclaimed Savannah Reid Mysteries under the pseudonym G.A. McKevett. Sonja's novels range from Irish historicals to contemporary thrillers She also wrote the best seller Far and Away, a novel based on Ron Howard's movie, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Having lived in Los Angeles, Toronto, and County Kerry, Ireland, she now resides in New York with her husband.
