Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0870991647
Category : Art, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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Author: Peter Harbison
Publisher: Hugh Lauter Levin Associates
ISBN: 9780883638309
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The treasures of Ireland are legendary. The physical beauty of the land itself is well documented, and the creations of its inhabitants are extraordinary. This lavish book focuses on Irish cultural history as expressed through her artists and artisans -- everything from ancient portal dolmens to the Book of Kells, from stone towers to medieval high crosses and soaring monasteries. Fortresses and castles and other architectural splendours are explored, along with early gold creations, masterful paintings, and stunning stained glass windows. In a variety of media including stonework, metalwork, handwork, architecture, and painting, Ireland's artists and craftspeople tell a provocative story of a land deeply rooted in tradition. This coffee-table book tours Ireland's rich cultural history with memorable stops at every imaginable venue.

Author: Cindy Thomson
Publisher: Lion Hudson
ISBN: 9780745953250
Category : Celts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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From sayings and stories to prayers and proverbs, this collection of classic Celtic wisdom reveals the authentic core of this rich spiritual heritage! Discover the stories of St. Patrick, Brigid, and the Twelve Apostles of Erin. And learn to see the Creator in the natural world with beautifully illustrated images of Ireland!--publisher.

Author: Amanda Meredith
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781492107484
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"Morgan MacQuill flees America with her newborn son, running from an abusive husband. She finds herself in Ireland, with family she never knew existed. She soon discovers a heritage and power kept hidden from her and a destiny that will change her life forever" -- back cover.

Author: Amanda Meredith
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781514306765
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Long ago, before men came to the shores of Ireland, there lived a race of gods who fought a great evil to keep their island from sinking into the sea. Knowing men were destined to rule the land they loved, the gods created four great treasures to guard their beloved isle should the great evil rise to destroy it once more. Thousands of years would come to pass before the treasures were needed, before man would have to fight, to save Ireland from destruction. When Erin Whitney came to Ireland to write about a Celtic myth she wasn't expecting to be catapulted into an ancient battle of good and evil, or to fall in love with the aloof Ian MacQuill. She struggles to find a balance of her past and future but the secret she brings with her from Russia can change everything. Ian MacQuill is finally coming to terms with his past when he finds a mysterious gypsy living in his home. Who she is to the world, and to him, brings his past troubles home again. He doesn't want to fall in love, if only for the risk of losing what he finds all over again, but fate has other ideas in mind. Will Erin lose her stubborn pride before the world around them falls apart? Can Ian open his wounded heart to love before he loses the woman capable of healing it? Can they come together to save the world, and each other? With a mix of magic, suspense and plenty of romance, Irish Truth will take you on a journey that turns myth into reality and proves that love was the answer all along.

Author: Lisa Gerard-Sharp
Publisher: Dk Pub
ISBN: 9780789463616
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 430

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A large format version of the popular Dorling Kindersley Travel Guide series features meticulously detailed three-dimensional and cutaway illustrations of popular landmarks and sites throughout Ireland, along with fascinating travel information, full-color photography, and detailed captions.

Author: Colm Duggan
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 70

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A collection of fifteen short tales, each portraying a different facet of Irish folklore.

Author: Michele Valerie Cloonan
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262037734
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 305

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The enormous task of preserving the world's heritage in the face of war, natural disaster, vandalism, neglect, and technical obsolescence. The monuments—movable, immovable, tangible, and intangible—of the world's shared cultural heritage are at risk. War, terrorism, natural disaster, vandalism, and neglect make the work of preservation a greater challenge than it has been since World War II. In The Monumental Challenge of Preservation Michèle Cloonan makes the case that, at this critical juncture, we must consider preservation in the broadest possible contexts. Preservation requires the efforts of an increasing number of stakeholders. In order to explore the cultural, political, technological, economic, and ethical dimensions of preservation, Cloonan examines particular monuments and their preservation dilemmas. The massive Bamiyan Buddhas, blown up by the Taliban in 2001, are still the subject of debates over how, or whether, to preserve what remains, and the U. S. National Park Service has undertaken the complex task of preserving the symbolic and often ephemeral objects that visitors leave at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial—to take just two of the many examples described in the book. Cloonan also considers the ongoing genocide and cultural genocide in Syria; the challenges of preserving our digital heritage; the dynamic between original and copy; efforts to preserve the papers and architectural fragments of the architect Louis Sullivan; and the possibility of sustainable preservation. In the end, Cloonan suggests, we are what we preserve—and don't preserve. Every day we make preservation decisions, individually and collectively, that have longer-term ramifications than we might expect.

Author: Pat Cosgrave
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922578488
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Rick Steves
ISBN: 1641715766
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 546

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Hit Ireland's can't-miss sights, bites, and history in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Ireland! Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money Two-day itineraries covering Dublin, Kilkenny, Kinsale, Kenmare and the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Town and Peninsula, County Clare, Galway, Aran Islands, Belfast, Portrush, and the Antrim Coast Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps The best of local culture, flavors, and more, including insightful walks through the most interesting neighborhoods and museums Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around Over 350 full-color pages with detailed maps and vibrant photos throughout Suggestions for side trips to Valley of the Boyne, Wicklow Mountains, Rock of Cashel, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Connemara and Mayo, Bangor, and Derry Experience Ireland's legendary warmth and beauty for yourself with Rick Steves Best of Ireland! Planning a longer trip? Pick up Rick Steves Ireland, an in-depth guide perfect for spending more than two weeks exploring Ireland.