Ireland

A celebration of the historic and cultural importance of Ireland. Covering Irish history from prehistoric and Celtic times through to modern day movements for peace, this book looks at the myth and legends, the architecture, the people, the literature and the folk traditions of Ireland.

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From the emerald green of the pastures to the blue of the lakes and the sea, a journey through the myths and legends, the scenery and architecture, the literature and folk traditions of the Celts. an illustration of Ireland's history from prehistoric and Celtic times, through the early Christian era, Brian Boru, the Irish Kingdom, English & Scottish settlements, Cromwell's religious war, Battle of the Boyne, suppression and resistance, Wolfe Tone, the Land League, famine and Diaspora, uprising, the Free State, the Ulster troubles and the movement for peace...a celebration of Ireland's literary traditions and the great writers of the twentieth century: Joyce, Beckett, Yates and Shaw; an Irish journey round the towns and cities, the castles and country houses, the churches and abbeys, the pubs and villages, the shrines and ancient monuments. Places and History: celebrating the world's most beautiful cities and its most fascinating and exotic regions. Celebrating their historic and cultural importance, and their natural beauty. The history of each location is shown in original prints and paintings.
The modern scene is explored in glorious colour photographs and with a travel writer's experienced eye. In full colour: with 202 colour photographs, 32 historic prints, 2 maps, plus 41 b + w photographs.