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Ireland (Oxford Archaeological Guides) - Couverture souple

Halpin, Andy

 
9780192880574: Ireland (Oxford Archaeological Guides)
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0192880578 ISBN 13 : 9780192880574
Editeur : Oxford University Press, USA, 2006

Synopsis

Ireland is a country notably rich in archaeological sites and this guide is the ultimate handbook to its heritage. Covering the entire island from Antrim to Wexford, Dublin to Sligo, this latest volume in the acclaimed Oxford Archaeoological Guides series provides over 250 plans and illustrations of Ireland's major archaeological treasures and covers sites dating from the time of the first settlers in rephistoric times right up to the seventeenth century. Begining with a concise and readable introduction to the history of Ireland, the book offers an unparalleled journey through the major sites and places of interest. Each chapter combines specific regional information with historical background and essential survey facts for the visitors to the area and provides detailed descriptions of the major archaeological sites within each region, arranged alphabetically and including travel directions, historical overview, and details of the site's mojor features adn the latest available archaeological evidence. One of the most comprehensive adn detailed compact guides to the archaeological sites of Ireland, this new volume will prove invaluable to tourists, armchair travelers, archaeologists, and anyonw interested in the rich and varied history of Ireland.

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À propos de l'auteur

Andy Halpin is a curator of archaeology in the Irish Antiques Division at the Nation Museum of Ireland.

Conor Newman teaches late prehistoric and early medieval archaeology at the National University of Ireland, Galway. His research interests include the archaeology of the 4th-6th century transition from pagan to Christian Ireland and later prehistoric "royal" centers.

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press, USA
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0192880578
ISBN 13 
9780192880574
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
556
Coordonnées du fabricant
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