
Temple Bar
A History
Maurice Curtis(Author)
Nonsuch Publishing
Will be published approx. on 4. July 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-84588-896-1 (ISBN)
Description
For as long as we have records, Temple Bar has been at the heart of Dublin's cultural life. Its history is one of design, craft, publishing, the performing arts, coffee houses, political debate and great colour and energy. The world's favourite oratorio and chorus - 'Hallelujah' from Handel's Messiah - had its world premiere in Temple Bar in 1742 in Neals' Musick Hall, and a tradition of great musical vibrancy has continued there over time. Today, it is one of the central tourist areas of Dublin, and one of the most visited sets of streets on the island of Ireland. This is its history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Publishing group
The History Press Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
75 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84588-896-1 (9781845888961)
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Person
MAURICE CURTIS holds a Ph.D in Modern Irish History andlecturse on History. He spent ten years as Assistant Manager/Book Buyer for the Veritas chain of bookshops in Ireland. He is involved with the Dublin Book Festival and works part-time as a tour guide in Dublin. His numerous books have been reviewed in Irish national and local press.