Dublin
The Making of a Medieval City
2nd Edition
Published on 22. April 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-78849-120-4 (ISBN)
Description
Dublin: The Making of a Medieval City is the story of a unique period in Irish history told with passion, imagination and accuracy. This book leads the reader through the noise and bustle of the medieval streets of Dublin looking at all aspects of life, from religion to trade, from crafts to government and from buildings to lifestyles. Based on the hugely successful exhibition on medieval Dublin -- Dublinia -- this book is both a stand alone accessible and authoritative introduction to life in the medieval city, and also a souvenir to one of Dublin's most exciting historical experiences. Whether you are an armchair enthusiast for all things historic, a Dubliner looking for your city to surprise you, or a visitor to the city, this book will fascinate and intrigue you.
Previously published as Dublinia (9780862787868)
Previously published as Dublinia (9780862787868)
Reviews / Votes
'A great book ... truly lovely' -- Pat Kenny 'A stunning guide to life, religion, government, immigration, trade, medicine and the role of women within the city during that period ... An invaluable souvenir for any visitor.' -- Evening Herald * Evening Herald * 'The enjoyment of this book ... is immensely enhanced by the superb illustrations of sites and artefacts.' -- Bookview Ireland 'A lively and richly-illustrated book' -- Read Ireland 'An exceptionally well designed and lively pictorial record of the old strumpet city herself in colourful and fascinating pages.' -- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
1 Bibliography; 1 Index; 8 Maps; 10 Halftones, black and white; 150 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 258 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
514 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78849-120-4 (9781788491204)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
11/2002
O'Brien Press Ltd
€36.11
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Persons
Howard Clarke, a director of The Medieval Trust, the parent body of Dublinia Ltd, has published extensively on the history of medieval Dublin and the Viking Age in general.
Sarah Dent is a former archaeological curator and education officer at Dublinia.
Ruth Johnson, the current city archaeologist for Dublin City Council, is a former curator of Dublinia and an internationally recognised expert on the Viking Age.
Sarah Dent is a former archaeological curator and education officer at Dublinia.
Ruth Johnson, the current city archaeologist for Dublin City Council, is a former curator of Dublinia and an internationally recognised expert on the Viking Age.