{"product_id":"2026200013282-secondhand-the-development-of-the-irish-town","title":"The Development Of The Irish Town","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIreland's towns are far more than mere settlements — they are living archives of conquest, commerce, and cultural transformation stretching back over a millennium. The Development of the Irish Town, edited by R.A. Butlin, presents a rigorous scholarly examination of Irish urban history, chronicling the emergence, growth, and character of towns across the island from their earliest origins through the modern era. Drawing on contributions from leading historical geographers, the volume details the complex interplay of Viking foundations, Anglo-Norman plantation, colonial administration, and economic forces that collectively shaped the Irish urban landscape into what it is today.\n\nPart of the prestigious Croom Helm Historical Geography Series, this collection argues that Irish towns cannot be understood in isolation from the broader political and cultural upheavals that defined Irish history, situating each urban centre within its wider social and territorial context. Butlin's editorial hand ensures a cohesive and authoritative narrative across chapters, making this an indispensable reference for scholars of historical geography, Irish studies, and urban history alike. For anyone seeking to understand the bones beneath the streets of Dublin, Galway, or Kilkenny, this volume holds the answers — and raises questions that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203295944923,"sku":"2026200013282-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/c662f8df-9bee-4a8a-8b5d-8e3d3f94345b.png?v=1788147698","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200013282-secondhand-the-development-of-the-irish-town","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}