Protestant Dublin, 1660-1760

Protestant Dublin, 1660-1760
Author: R. Usher
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2012-03-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 0230362168

This innovative urban history of Dublin explores the symbols and spaces of the Irish capital between the Restoration in 1660 and the advent of neoclassical public architecture in the 1770s. The meanings ascribed to statues, churches, houses, and public buildings are traced in detail, using a wide range of visual and written sources.

Irish Delftware

Irish Delftware
Author: Peter Francis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2000
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

This comprehensive book will soon establish itself as the standard work on the subject. The Irish delftware industry is covered in its entirety, from its beginnings in 1697 through its initial success, subsequent difficulties, and renewed fortunes in the 18th century. The author presents up-to-date research with new attributions, recent archeological investigations, and additional information concerning some of the smaller Irish factories.

John Rocque's Dublin

John Rocque's Dublin
Author: Colm Lennon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Dublin (Ireland)
ISBN: 9781904890690

Considers the map at the level of individual streets and buildings, revealing particular elements of Rocque's artistic cartography and aspects of Dublin's history.

Maps and Map-makers

Maps and Map-makers
Author: Ronald Vere Tooley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1987
Genre: Cartographers
ISBN:

This standard work gives full information and illustrations of the principal map-makers and map publishers and their work from the earliest times to the nineteenth century, combining an appreciation of the popular decorative side of early maps with historical and bibliographical notes. This edition includes a fresh general introduction, and up-to-date lists of authorities at the ends of chapters. -- From publisher's description.