AMY HACKNEY BLACKWELL

From the ancient Celts to the present day More than 20 million Americans claim some sort of Irish heritage. But how much do you really know about this amazing country?Forget about shamrocks, leprechauns, and all that blarney--this book is a concise and authoritative guide that dispels the myths and tells the true stories of the Irish.Highlights include: Who St. Patrick really wasThe story behind ''Sunday Bloody Sunday''Scandals in the Irish churchComing to America and the real gangs of New YorkThe spooky truth behind changelings, leprechauns, and fairiesComplete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, this book is an informative pot of gold for everyone who loves the Irish!