The Irish World: The History And Cultural Achievements Of The Irish People
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few peoples have left as indelible a mark on the world as the Irish, and The Irish World: The History and Cultural Achievements of the Irish People presents a sweeping, richly illustrated account of that enduring legacy. Edited by Brian de Breffny and drawing on texts from a distinguished panel of scholars — including E. Estyn Evans, Kathleen Hughes, Rosemary ffolliott, Anne Crookshank, and William V. Shannon — this landmark volume chronicles Ireland's civilisation from its ancient origins through to its global diaspora, weaving together archaeology, art, literature, religion, and politics into a single cohesive narrative. Published by the prestigious Thames and Hudson, the volume brings together 340 illustrations — 62 in colour — alongside photographs, drawings, and maps, making it as visually arresting as it is intellectually authoritative. Each contributing scholar brings specialised expertise to their respective chapter, resulting in a work that is both encyclopaedic in scope and nuanced in detail. Whether tracing the artistry of early Christian manuscripts, the trauma of emigration, or the cultural conquests of the Irish abroad, this collection illuminates a civilisation whose influence far outstripped the size of its island home — leaving the reader to wonder how one small nation shaped so much of the modern world.
Author: Brian De Breffny
Format: Hardback
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few peoples have left as indelible a mark on the world as the Irish, and The Irish World: The History and Cultural Achievements of the Irish People presents a sweeping, richly illustrated account of that enduring legacy. Edited by Brian de Breffny and drawing on texts from a distinguished panel of scholars — including E. Estyn Evans, Kathleen Hughes, Rosemary ffolliott, Anne Crookshank, and William V. Shannon — this landmark volume chronicles Ireland's civilisation from its ancient origins through to its global diaspora, weaving together archaeology, art, literature, religion, and politics into a single cohesive narrative. Published by the prestigious Thames and Hudson, the volume brings together 340 illustrations — 62 in colour — alongside photographs, drawings, and maps, making it as visually arresting as it is intellectually authoritative. Each contributing scholar brings specialised expertise to their respective chapter, resulting in a work that is both encyclopaedic in scope and nuanced in detail. Whether tracing the artistry of early Christian manuscripts, the trauma of emigration, or the cultural conquests of the Irish abroad, this collection illuminates a civilisation whose influence far outstripped the size of its island home — leaving the reader to wonder how one small nation shaped so much of the modern world.