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Exploring Ireland's Castles (Hardcover)
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Exploring Ireland's Castles (Hardcover)
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Whether ruined or opulent, castles have the power to fire the
imagination. For almost a millennium, they have studded the Irish
countryside. The concept of using building methods to protect
territory was introduced from overseas in the twelfth century, when
the Irish term caislean began to appear in manuscripts. By the
sixteenth century, Ireland had become the most castellated country
in Europe. In this latest book, Tarquin Blake takes us on a
breathtaking tour of Anglo-Norman fortresses, medieval towers,
fortified houses and the neo-Gothic piles of the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries. The castles - including lesser-known gems
like Fiddaun Castle in County Galway as well as luxury hotels such
as Ashford Castle in County Mayo - are captured in atmospheric
photos and brought to life through the true stories of the families
whose adventures, struggles and ambitions are reflected in the
fortified residences they constructed. By pairing the castles'
romantic appearances with in-depth tales of siege, intrigue,
conflict and capture, Blake reveals our rich past and startling
architectural legacy. Exploring Ireland's Castles is sure to
delight any history buff or armchair traveller.
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