Buch, Englisch, 572 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 222 mm, Gewicht: 929 g
Reihe: Oxford Archaeological Guides
An Oxford Archaeological Guide to Sites from Earliest Times to Ad 1600
Buch, Englisch, 572 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 222 mm, Gewicht: 929 g
Reihe: Oxford Archaeological Guides
ISBN: 978-0-19-280671-0
Verlag: OUP Oxford
Ireland is a country rich in archaeological sites. Ireland: An Oxford Archaeological Guide provides the ultimate handbook to this fascinating heritage. Covering the entire island of Ireland, from Antrim to Wexford, Dublin to Sligo, the book contains over 250 plans and illustrations of Ireland's major archaeological treasures and covers sites dating from the time of the first settlers in prehistoric times right up to the seventeenth century. The book opens with a useful
introduction to the history of Ireland, setting the archaeological material in its wider historical context, and then takes the reader on an unparalleled journey through the major sites and places of interest. Each chapter focuses on a particular geographical region and is introduced by a useful survey of the
history and geography of the region in question. This is followed by detailed descriptions of the major archaeological sites within each region, arranged alphabetically and including travel directions, historical overview of the site, and details of the site's major features and the latest available archaeological evidence. As the most comprehensive and detailed compact guide to the archaeological sites of Ireland, this new volume will prove invaluable to archaeologists, students of Irish
history, and tourists alike.
The ultimate guide to the archaeological sites of the island of Ireland, including over 250 plans and illustrations and expert and detailed coverage of all Ireland's major archaeological treasures.
