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Who's Feckin' Who in Irish History|Colin Murphy
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Overview

Did an Irish monk discover America? Which rebel died of having a feckin' tooth pulled? And who in the name of Jaysus was responsible for the Pledge? If you've ever wondered how much of our rabble-rousing history is true, and how much a load of wojus oul' bull, then look no further. From the great to the gormless, this book is a hilarious parade of the life stories of Ireland's favourite heroes and gougers. Gathered in a collection of the best anecdotes from our chequered past, it will tell you everything you need to know about our writers, revolutionaries, and rogues. You never know - it might help you win the odd pub quiz as well...

The Feckin' collection returns with a funny, original and quirky take on some of Ireland's most famous faces Illustrated with photographs and cartoons, the book covers key Irish figures across the millenia like:

- William Butler Yeats - Nobel Prize winning poet

- Saint Patrick - Patron Saint of Ireland

- Sir Ernest Shacklton - legendary Antarctic explorer

- Jonathan Swift - the man who wrote Gulliver's Travels

- Grace O'Mally - the pirate queen who ran Queen Elizabeth's troups ragged

- Brian Boru - the last High King of Ireland

And many more

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781847176325
  • ISBN-10: 1847176321
  • Publisher: O'Brien Press
  • Publish Date: December 2014
  • Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Page Count: 424

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