Ireland

About this book

"Covering the whole island of Ireland, from Antrim to Wexford, Dublin to Sligo, this book contains over 250 plans and illustrations of Ireland's major archaeological treasures, and covers sites dating from the first prehistoric settlers right up to the seventeenth century. It features: the most comprehensive and detailed compact guide to the archaeological sites of Ireland; coverage of all the main archaeological sites; arranged in eight regional sections, with easy-to-follow instructions on finding and visiting sites; introductory section providing background and context to the monuments; over 250 photographs, plans, and maps; extensive reference section including a chronology, glossary of essential terms, and further reading; and helpful listings of museums and their collections."--Jacket.