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The Book of the Skelligs (Hardcover)
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The Book of the Skelligs (Hardcover)
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This book explores the Skelligs, Ireland's most dramatic and
beautiful Atlantic islands, and focuses particularly on Skellig
Michael, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. It considers why the
construction of a remarkable monastic site near the peak of this
island over a thousand years ago stands as one of the most
remarkable achievements in the history of Christianity. The Book of
the Skelligs combines different approaches to deepening our
understanding of the islands, combining the perspectives of
history, archaeology, cultural geography, oral tradition,
literature and natural science. It interprets distinctive features,
both physical and human, that shape the unique character of these
islands while also exploring their geology, marine and terrestrial
life as well as the historical background and cultural setting of
Skellig Michael's monastic remains. It also considers the impact of
the Vikings, and the construction of lighthouses a millennium
later. Drawing on appropriate disciplines, the book reveals how a
unique cultural landscape was generated by human activities over
long periods of time. The editors and contributors have
incorporated a wide range of illustrative material including maps,
paintings, and photographs throughout the book, many of which have
not been published before. It comprises over forty individual
chapters and case studies in which the work of academics and
independent scholars is combined with that of poets and artists to
provide a wide range of perspectives on Skelligs' distinctive
character - both natural and human - during different periods. The
aim of the editors is to produce a well-informed, accessible,
highly readable, and generously illustrated volume that succeeds in
conveying a true sense of the cultural richness and complexity of
these remarkable islands. The blend of text and images is an
important part of the book, making it both suitable for the general
reader and a wide range of teaching programmes.
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