Irish Heart, English Blood: The Making of Youghal - Brossura

Twomey, Michael

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1845888227 ISBN 13: 9781845888220

Casa editrice: History Pr Ltd, 2014

Riassunto

Youghal town, in County Cork, has a long history which predates most others in Ireland. The area was settled by Vikings, and later the town was fortified with walls built by the Normans in the 1100s. For centuries after, the town was a hub of trading activity and a vital port during the early stages of the English empire’s expansion. This book looks at a period which saw all the elements and dynamics of this history come together in the town, from the Mayorship of Sir Walter Raleigh in 1586, to the Witch trial of Florence Newton in 1661, taking in en route, Richard Boyle (the first millionaire colonialist), the Munster rebellion, the "burnings" by Lord Inchiquin, Cromwell’s invasion, and Robert Boyle’s chemistry.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Michael Twomey is a journalist, filmmaker, and lecturer in tourism and heritage at Cork VEC. He was a journalist for several years for the Irish Examiner and is currently the director of complete control films. His previous documentary films include Youghal: Town out of Time.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: History Pr Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1845888227
• ISBN 13: 9781845888220
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Disegnatore: Twomey Nathan