Contributions

  • Harbison, Peter. - Contributor

Publication

1996 - Oxford University Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

64,000 words, Guess

Page Count

256 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL977224M
  • ISBN-100195212681
  • OCLC Control Number34576725
  • Library of Congress Control Number96014398
  • LibraryThing1021846
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  • Goodreads1193461

Classifications

  • DDC941.5
  • LCCDA920 .O25 1996

Description

Jacqueline O'Brien, a celebrated chronicler of Ireland's past, has collaborated with Dr Peter Harbison, one of Ireland's most distinguished archaeologists on a magnificent book recounting the glories of Ireland's ancient past. Ranging from the earliest remnants of the prehistoric past to the end of the medieval era, Ancient Ireland provides an outstanding survey of the island's finest archaeological and architectural sites. Peter Harbison provides lively and thoughtful descriptions of megalithic wedge tombs, medieval round towers, and Tudor manor houses - matched by more than 300 hauntingly beautiful photographs by Jacqueline O'Brien. Harbison also provides a narrative overview of Ireland's history, placing the architectural monuments in the context of Roman influence, Celtic migration, Brian Boru's battles, Norse and Norman invasions, Gaelic revival, and Cromwell's conquests.

Subjects

Places

Other Editions

  • Ancient Ireland: from prehistory to the middle agesOxford University Press1996-01-01

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