The Towers and Temples of Ancient Ireland: Their Origin and History

By Marcus Keane

Book Overview

The Towers and Temples of Ancient Ireland: Their Origin and History is a comprehensive book written by Marcus Keane, which delves into the history and origins of the ancient towers and temples of Ireland. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the architectural styles, construction methods, and cultural significance of these structures.Keane begins by exploring the origins of the towers and temples, tracing their roots back to the pre-Christian era. He then goes on to describe the different types of towers and temples that were built in Ireland, including round towers, beehive huts, and stone circles.Throughout the book, Keane provides detailed descriptions of each structure, including its size, shape, and construction materials. He also examines the cultural and religious significance of these structures, explaining how they were used for everything from worship to burial.In addition to providing a historical overview of the towers and temples, Keane also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize these ancient structures. He also provides a bibliography and index for further research.Overall, The Towers and Temples of Ancient Ireland: Their Origin and History is an informative and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history and culture of Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417975563
• ISBN13: 9781417975563
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"