Ancient Ireland
From Prehistory to the Middle Ages
Published on 31. December 2000
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-297-83416-8 (ISBN)
Description
This work concentrates on the rich architectural heritage of both early and late medieval Ireland, preceded by an introduction on the groundwork laid by the Celts. The legacy of this period - manuscripts and metalwork, churches and great stone crosses, family tower houses and feudal castles have all been photographed by O'Brien and documented by Harbison for this book. Maps, charts and timelines afford the reader greater understanding of the complex world of medieval Ireland.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
maps, 240 colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 331 mm
Width: 280 mm
Weight
2200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-297-83416-8 (9780297834168)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Part 1 Prehistoric: Newgrange; dolmens; wedge tombs; stone circles; Hill of Tara. Part 2 400-1100: ogham stones; Irish manuscripts in St. Gall; Viking brooches; Glendalough; Kells; high crosses; round towers. Part 3 11th and 12th centuries: Romanesque churches, including Rock of Cashel, Tuam Cathedral, Clonfert Cathedral. Part 4 Late medieval Ireland: Norman mottes and castles, including Carrickfergus, Dublin Castle, Kilkenny; Norman churches, including Kildare Cathedral; Gothic cathedrals and parish churches, including Christ Church, St Patrick's; the Cistercians, Augustinians, Benedictines and Dominicans. Part 5 Later medieval Ireland 1400-1600: late medieval castles and tower houses, including Bunratty, Doe Castle; the Church in Ireland 1400-1600; Franciscans; craftmanship in late medieval Ireland. Part 6 17th century: Tudor, Stuart and Plantation architecture.