Ancient Ireland: From Prehistory to the Middle Ages
- ISBN-10
- 0195212681
- ISBN-13
- 9780195212686
- Series
- Ancient Ireland
- Category
- Architecture, Medieval
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Authors
- Peter Harbison, Jacqueline Wittenoom O'Brien
Description
Ranging from the earliest remnants of the prehistoric past to the end of the medieval era, Ancient Ireland provides an outstanding survey of the island's finest archaeological and architectural sites. Harbison offers lively and thoughtful descriptions of megalithic wedge tombs, medieval round towers, and Tudor manor houses, complemented by more than 300 hauntingly beautiful photographs.
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