This guide includes a section detailing Dublin's history, eight features covering aspects of the city's life and culture, ranging from James Joyce's Ulysses to the geniality of the locals; a visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive travel tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus hundreds of photographs and 12 maps.
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Höhe: 220 mm
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978-981-234-892-0 (9789812348920)
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Maps: Dublin; City Centre; Trinity College; Dublin Castle; The Old City; Temple Bar; The Northside; North of Four Courts; Kilmainham Jail & Phoenix Park; Dublin Suburbs; Dublin & Surroundings; The dart rail system. Introduction & History: The Allure of Dublin; An Untidy Elegance; Decisive Dates; Beginnings; Rule from London; The Fight for Freedom; A Free State; Modern Dublin. Features: Introduction; The Birth of the Celtic Tiger; The Power of the Pen; The Music Scene; The Sporting Life; A Fresh Approach to Food; Pubs. Places: Introduction; The City Centre; Georgian Dublin; The Old City; Temple Bar; The Northside; Kilmainham Jail and Phoenix Park; Glasnevin Cemetery and the Botanic Gardens; Malahide and Howth; The Wicklow Mountains; Excursions North; Excursions West. Picture Stories: Dublin at War; Bloomsday; Guinness; The Horse Culture. Information Panels: The Anglo-Irish; The Intoxication of Talk; The Bewley's Experience; The Role of Religion; Jonathan Swift. Travel Tips - Highlights: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Pubs; Culture; Shopping; Sport; Further Reading.