Book
The illustrated history of Ireland / Seán Duffy.
Record details
- ISBN: 0809224372
- Physical Description: 256 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps
- Publisher: Chicago ; Contemporary Books, 2002, c2000.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "First published as The concise history of Ireland ... by Gill & Macmillan"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-249) and index. |
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| Subject: | Ireland > History |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 941.5 Duf | 31681001214683 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Combining color maps, photographs, illustrations, and specially commissioned artwork with riveting text, a richly textured volume spans Ireland's earliest times to the present, focusing on everlasting themes of history, from the long cultural continuity to the central importance of Ireland's relationships with Britain and mainland Europe. - McGraw Hill
The perfect book for the Irish enthusiast, history buff, or armchair traveler More than just a "history" book, The Illustrated History of Ireland is a fascinating combination of text, color maps, photographs, illustrations, and specially commissioned artwork that tells the story of Ireland from earliest times to the present in a compelling fashion. This is a stunning book with accessible text that is supported with artwork on every two-page spread. In addition to serving as a historical reference, it is a guide to various collections of artifacts and sites of historical significance. In his clearly written text, Sean Duffy stresses the enduring themes of history: the long cultural continuity, the central importance of Ireland's relationships with Britain and mainland Europe, and the intractability of the ethnic and national divisions in modern Ulster. It is a book that both students of Irish history and lay readers will treasure. - McGraw Hill
The perfect book for the Irish enthusiast, history buff, or armchair travelerMore than just a "history" book, The Illustrated History of Ireland is a fascinating combination of text, color maps, photographs, illustrations, and specially commissioned artwork that tells the story of Ireland from earliest times to the present in a compelling fashion. This is a stunning book with accessible text that is supported with artwork on every two-page spread. In addition to serving as a historical reference, it is a guide to various collections of artifacts and sites of historical significance.In his clearly written text, Sean Duffy stresses the enduring themes of history: the long cultural continuity, the central importance of Ireland's relationships with Britain and mainland Europe, and the intractability of the ethnic and national divisions in modern Ulster. It is a book that both students of Irish history and lay readers will treasure.
