A Handbook Of Irish Antiquities, Pagan And Christian: Especially Of Such As Are Easy Of Access Form The Irish Metropolis (1848)

By William Frederick Wakeman

Book Overview

A Handbook Of Irish Antiquities, Pagan And Christian: Especially Of Such As Are Easy Of Access Form The Irish Metropolis is a book written by William Frederick Wakeman and published in 1848. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the ancient monuments and artifacts of Ireland, both pagan and Christian. The author has focused on the sites and objects that are easily accessible from the Irish capital, Dublin. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the pre-Christian era, including the megalithic tombs, stone circles, and other pagan monuments. The second part covers the Christian era, including the early Christian churches, round towers, and crosses. The book describes each site and artifact in detail, providing historical and archaeological information, and includes illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history and archaeology, and provides a fascinating insight into the ancient culture and traditions of Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164579452
• ISBN13: 9781164579458
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"