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 invasionsFamous 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.
I am half Irish and I wanted to know some trivia, history, etc. before I go to visit Ireland. This book is fantastic!!!
essentual facts
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is one of the best written little books on the civil war, great facts on about every thing you would want to know written in down to earth language,easy to read very informative. Information on the battles , commanders, music on the battle fields and much much more a great book of facts very interesting
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I have a book by the same author called "The Everything Irish Book," and it's pretty much the same. So if you have that one, don't get this one too! Great books though.
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