The Liberties: A History
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (669 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845887719 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Highly recommended" according to David Gaughran. An entertaining and educational account of the social history of one of the most fascinating parts of Dublin. The author's love for the material really shines through and it's a pleasure to read. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of The Liberties or the social history of Dublin in general.
Following the murder of Thomas á Becket, King Henry II came to Ireland. This "Liberty" expanded and took in the part of Dublin which today is known as the Liberties, one of Dublin’s oldest and most interesting parts of the capital, occupying a unique place in Ireland’s social and cultural history. In this book, author Maurice Curtis explores this fascinating history and its significance to the people of Dublin.. He decreed that an abbey be founded in his memory, and the monks that founded it were to be free from city taxes and rates
. About the AuthorMaurice Curtis is an author, historian, and long-time resident of Dublin. This is his fourth book with The History Press, following on from his histories of Rathmines and Portobello
This is his fourth book with The History Press, following on from his histories of Rathmines and Portobello. Maurice Curtis is an author, historian, and long-time resident of Dublin.