Download or read book The Companion Guide to Ireland written by Brendan Lehane and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Companion Guide to Ireland written by Brendan Lehane and published by . This book was released on 2001-06-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Companion Guide to Ireland written by Brendan Lehane and published by Companion Guides. This book was released on 2001 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As well as being a practical guide it's an exhilarating read... It is a delightful thing: anybody contemplaing crossing to Ireland for pleasure shouldn't think of going without consulting it. OBSERVER
Download or read book A Companion Guide to Architecture in Ireland 1837 1921 written by Jeremy Williams and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing together the history of Victorian architecture in Ireland, this book is a gazetteer in the traditional sense, a list of entries for individual buildings on a country by country basis, heavily illustrated and prefaced by useful maps; the index at the back contains a valuable list of Irish Victorian architects and their works. The entries cover all types of buildings, large and small, and reveal an encyclopaedic knowledge of Ireland.
Download or read book The Companion to Irish Traditional Music written by Fintan Vallely and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1999-09 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Companion to Irish Traditional Music is not just the ideal reference for the interested enthusiast and session player, it also provides a unique resource for every library, school and home with an interest in the distinctive rituals, qualities and history of Irish traditional music and song."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Hippocrene Companion Guide to Ireland written by Henry Weisser and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book relates the basic facts, circumstances and implications of the culture and history of the Republic of Ireland to the people and sights which the visitor will encounter.
Download or read book Cruising Ireland written by Mike Balmforth and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ancient Ireland written by Robert E. Meagher and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ireland features some of Europe's most significant antiquities, such as its passage tombs, ring forts, castles, Neolithic settlements and monastic sites. This guide explores the mythology and history of the country, as well as including suggestions for the best places to stay, eat and sleep.
Download or read book The Oxford Companion to Irish History written by S.J. Connolly and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a field riven by controversy, the Oxford Companion to Irish History is a comprehensive and balanced source of information on the history of this complex and fascinating country. Written by a team of almost 100 experts, the Companion's 1,800 A-Z entries explore Irish history from earliest times to the beginning of the 21st century.
Download or read book A Guide to Ireland s Mountain Summits written by MountainViews and published by Collins Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 60 mountain areas are covered and information for the summits in each area includes the mountain name in English, a possible alternative in Irish, classification, height, county of location, OS/OSNI map number, map grid reference and a height rank.
Download or read book The Companion Guide to Istanbul and Around the Marmara written by John Freely and published by Companion Guides. This book was released on 2000 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traveller gets exactly what he needs, and in a handy format. THE TIMES The author seems to have covered every road in the country, and has something of interest to say about virtually every site. COUNTRY LIFE Istanbul is the only city in the world that stands astride two continents, spreading across from Europe into Asia at the southern end of the Bosphorus, the incomparably beautiful strait linking the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Turkey. This Companion Guide to Istanbul goes as far as the region around Marmara from the Bosphorus to the Dardanelles, which flows into the Aegean past the historic ruins of Troy on its Asian shore.Revised and updated for this new edition, the book is a guide to the Byzantine and Ottoman monuments and to the many other places of great historic interest around the Marmara, including Edirne, Bursa and Iznik, ancient Nicaea, as well as the renowned archaeological site of Homeric Troy. It is also an introduction to Turkey itself and to its people and their way of life, which they are more than willing to share with the traveller who takes the time to become acquainted with them. JOHN FREELY has lived and worked on America's east coast, in Britain, and around the Mediterranean, but is long-time Professor of Physics at the University of the Bosphorus, Istanbul, and has been resident for many years in Turkey. His understanding of the land and its people has made him a respected interpreter of Turkey ancient and modern.
Download or read book A Companion to the British and Irish Short Story written by David Malcolm and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-30 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to the British and Irish Short Story provides a comprehensive treatment of short fiction writing and chronicles its development in Britain and Ireland from 1880 to the present. Provides a comprehensive treatment of the short story in Britain and Ireland as it developed over the period 1880 to the present Includes essays on topics and genres, as well as on individual texts and authors Comprises chapters on women’s writing, Irish fiction, gay and lesbian writing, and short fiction by immigrants to Britain
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Ireland written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small but spectacular, the Emerald Isle dazzles from coast to coast. Whether you’re seeking the surreal beauty of the Giant’s Causeway, the historic halls of Trinity College, or the perfect pub to enjoy a pint of Guinness, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Ireland has to offer. Beloved by Hollywood filmmakers, Ireland’s dramatic beauty will no doubt be recognizable to visitors as the backdrop of Star Wars and Game of Thrones. The cities, meanwhile, beckon with the promise of cosy pubs and charming locals. And with Belfast and Dublin offering their own unique identities and rich histories, Ireland’s two capitals are sure not to disappoint. Our annually updated guide brings Ireland to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our trademark illustrations. You'll discover: • our pick of Ireland’s must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems • the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay • detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy • easy-to-follow itineraries • expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe • color-coded chapters to every part of Ireland, from Donegal to Dublin, Cork to Kilkenny • our new lightweight format, so you can take your guide with you wherever you go Planning a city break? Try our pocket-friendly Top 10 Dublin for top 10 lists to all things Dublin.
Download or read book Book 2 Leslie s Travel Companion Leslie s Field Guide to Ireland written by Leslie Ann Lee and published by Leslie's Travel Companion. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leslie's Field Guide to Ireland is a pocket-sized 4x6 inch reference book packed with information travellers to the Emerald Isle will be glad to keep at hand. Loaded with hand-drawn maps, places of interest, archeological sites, mythological characters, DNA and genealogy, a pronunciation key to Gaelic, Irish place names, the Ogham Alphabet, travel tips, and packing lists, it's the perfect knowledgeable companion to take wherever you go in Ireland. Even before the trip begins, Leslie's Field Guide to Ireland will inform visitors about the origins of the Celts, the waves of invasions through ten thousand years, the significance of the Vikings, Normans, Ulster-Scots, and the English, the potato famine, and follow with a detailed timeline of Irish history so readers might orient themselves in the depths of the Old World before they arrive. Blank pages are provided for the traveller to insert their own itinerary, calendar, and genealogy where personal phone numbers, names, lodgings, and a daily log may be kept. When the trip is done, this little book, along with its notes, drawings, and splashes of Cullin Skink will become a true memento of the trip. Leslie's Field Guide to Ireland is an essential 4x6 inch pocket-sized reference to Ireland. Loaded with maps and charts, it details places of interest for the traveller, and informs them on Celtic origins, history, anthropology, language, and mythology, while providing practical advice such as how to drive on the left through a roundabout, and the essential gear to pack. It makes a great gift and memento after the trip is over.
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Irish Novel written by John Wilson Foster and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-12-14 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the perfect overview of the Irish novel from the seventeenth century to the present day.
Download or read book The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Literature written by Richard Bradford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE WILEY BLACKWELL COMPANION TO CONTEMPORARY BRITISH AND IRISH LITERATURE An insightful guide to the exploration of modern British and Irish literature The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Literature is a must-have guide for anyone hoping to navigate the world of new British and Irish writing. Including modern authors and poets from the 1960s through to the 21st century, the Companion provides a thorough overview of contemporary poetry, fiction, and drama by some of the most prominent and noteworthy writers. Seventy-three comprehensive chapters focus on individual authors as well as such topics as Englishness and identity, contemporary Science Fiction, Black writing in Britain, crime fiction, and the influence of globalization on British and Irish Literature. Written in four parts, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Literature includes comprehensive examinations of individual authors, as well as a variety of themes that have come to define the contemporary period: ethnicity, gender, nationality, and more. A thorough guide to the main figures and concepts in contemporary literature from Britain and Ireland, this two-volume set: Includes studies of notable figures such as Seamus Heaney and Angela Carter, as well as more recently influential writers such as Zadie Smith and Sarah Waters. Covers topics such as LGBT fiction, androgyny in contemporary British Literature, and post-Troubles Northern Irish Fiction Features a broad range of writers and topics covered by distinguished academics Includes an analysis of the interplay between individual authors and the major themes of the day, and whether an examination of the latter enables us to appreciate the former. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Literature provides essential reading for students as well as academics seeking to learn more about the history and future direction of contemporary British and Irish Literature.
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Modern Irish Culture written by Joe Cleary and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-20 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Companion provides an authoritative introduction to the historical, social and stylistic complexities of modern Irish culture. It introduces Irish culture in its broadest sense and guides the reader through the cultural and theoretical debates that inform our understanding of modern Ireland. The range of topics covered by the contributors demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of Irish culture and the development of modern Ireland.
