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The Liberties: A History
Maurice Curtis
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Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 552.
Following the murder of Thomas á Becket, King Henry II came to Ireland. He decreed that an abbey be founded close to the present-day St Catherine's church, Thomas Street, Dublin, in Becket's memory, and the monks that founded it were to be free from city taxes and rates. 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 ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845887711
SKU
V9781845887711
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99-1
About Maurice Curtis
MAURICE CURTIS holds a Ph.D in Modern Irish History andlecturse on History. He spent ten years as Assistant Manager/Book Buyer for the Veritas chain of bookshops in Ireland. He is involved with the Dublin Book Festival and works part-time as a Tour Guide in Dublin. His numerous books have been reviewed in Irish national and local press.
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