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Everything Irish

The History, Literature, Art, Music, People, and Places of Ireland, from A to Z

By: Lelia Ruckenstein,James O'Malley

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Everything Irish

The History, Literature, Art, Music, People, and Places of Ireland, from A to Z

By: Lelia Ruckenstein,James O'Malley

Here, in one complete volume, is the depth and breadth of the great island nation and its people represented in an easily browsed, friendly format. From the Abbey Theatre to the Dublin storyteller Zozimus; from the origin of the Troubles to the origin of the limerick; from the stunning beauty of Connemara to the shattering tragedy of Bloody Sunday; from the greatest writers of the English language to the “confrontational television” of Gay Byrne’s The Late Late Show–every aspect of Irish culture, geography, and history is collected and annotated in more than 900 entries from A to Z. Readers will encounter heroes and terrorists, poets and politicians, all of Ireland’s counties, ancient myths, and pivotal events–all expertly and succinctly described and explained. With entries written by some of the world’s leading authorities on Ireland, Everything Irish is perfect for everyone, from the inquiring reader to the serious student. You can spend a few minutes learning about the much-maligned Travelers and then move on to the equally contentious (in its time) medieval tithe. Visit the majestic Cliffs of Moher and then delve into an analysis of paramilitary groups like the Irish Republican Army and the Ulster Volunteer Force. Explore the ruins of a Romanesque castle or experience the piercing light of the winter solstice inside prehistoric Newgrange, a passage grave older than the pyramids. Across centuries and across counties, the rich landscape of Irish life and heritage springs to life in these pages. An indispensable source of fascinating information and captivating anecdote, this is one book that will never be far from the hands of those with curious minds or an adventurous spirit.

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Ballantine Books

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0307484459

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9780307484451

Richard Griffith and His Valuations of Ireland

With, An Inventory of the Books of the General Valuation of Rateable Property in Ireland, Conducted ...

By: James R. Reilly (Genealogist)

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Richard Griffith and His Valuations of Ireland

With, An Inventory of the Books of the General Valuation of Rateable Property in Ireland, Conducted ...

By: James R. Reilly (Genealogist)

Richard Griffith (b. Dublin 1784) had already established himself as a distinguished geologist and inspector of Irish mines when, in 1825, he was chosen to be Ireland's Boundary Surveyor. Griffith's appointment coincided with the government's determination to achieve a uniform system of land measuring and valuing for the purpose of eliminating various inequities in levying the two main forms of local taxation in Ireland, the tithe and the county cess, at the townland level. As the head of the Boundary Department of Ireland, Griffith would spend the next forty years supervising land valuation in Ireland and, in particular, the great Ordnance Survey of Irish townlands which fixed local boundaries throughout the nation. The Ordnance Survey documents, comprising over 3,000 maps and 2,300 registers, and Griffith's valuations of 1826, 1846, and 1852, were the surviving products of Griffith's efforts, and they constitute perhaps the greatest sources in all of Irish genealogy. The content has been divided into two parts. The first half of the volume treats the history and method used by Griffith and his colleagues in producing the valuations. Here Reilly explains how the surveys were conducted, how standard Irish forms of townland names were assigned, how the descriptive Ordnance Survey Memoirs were compiled, and what one can expect to find within their rich contents. In separate chapters devoted to the three valuations, Reilly describes, among other things, how the valuators assigned a value to property, how the information was publicized, and the relationship of the valuations to the new Irish Poor Laws. Facsimile illustrations of maps, memoirs and other documents from the valuations abound here as they do in the second half of the work, a discussion of Griffith's genealogical importance.

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116

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806349549

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9780806349541

Marine Fishes of Arctic Canada

By: Brian W. Coad,James D. Reist

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Marine Fishes of Arctic Canada

By: Brian W. Coad,James D. Reist

Marine Fishes of Arctic Canada is an accessible and up-to-date study on the diverse marine fish population existing in Canadian waters.

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633

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University of Toronto Press

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1442647108

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9781442647107

Neutrality in Contemporary International Law

By: James Upcher

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Neutrality in Contemporary International Law

By: James Upcher

While some have argued that neutrality has become irrelevant, this volume asserts that neutrality continues to be a key concept of the law of armed conflict. Neutrality in Contemporary International Law details the rights and duties of neutral states and demonstrates how the rules of neutrality continue to apply in modern day conflicts.

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324

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0198739761

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9780198739760

The Art of Being Irish in Hell's Kitchen

A Memoir of the Organizing of the Irish Arts Center in New York City 1972-78

By: James F. Olwell

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The Art of Being Irish in Hell's Kitchen

A Memoir of the Organizing of the Irish Arts Center in New York City 1972-78

By: James F. Olwell

Amid the turmoil of the 1960s and 1970s—an era that included the Black Civil Rights movement, the war in Vietnam, and the Troubles in Northern Ireland—young Irish Americans in New York began to question what it meant to be Irish in America. Led by Irish revolutionary socialist Brian Heron, these young people discarded outdated stereotypes and created an inclusive space to explore, celebrate, and share their culture. Thus was born An Claidheamh Soluis, the Irish Arts Center, an organization that is still going strong fifty years later. As an early organizer and director of the Irish Arts Center, James F. Olwell recounts how this premier cultural institution came to be. Beginning with his own experiences growing up Irish American in the Bronx, Olwell describes how Irish Americans grew to reclaim their cultural identity and share their art, traditions, and language through the Irish Arts Center. Olwell combines his personal experiences with extensive interviews and broader historical context to bring the story of the 1970s Irish Arts Center to life. Well researched and replete with funny, moving, and thoughtful anecdotes, The Art of Being Irish in Hell’s Kitchen is an essential cultural history of the Irish American community in New York. Pull up a chair and enjoy the tale. All are welcome here.

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FriesenPress

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103917695X

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9781039176959

The Black Watch. Or, Forty-second Highlanders

By: James Grant

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The Black Watch. Or, Forty-second Highlanders

By: James Grant

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

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3385385873

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9783385385870

The Life and Times of Aaron Burr

Vol. 1

By: James Parton

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The Life and Times of Aaron Burr

Vol. 1

By: James Parton

Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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3382807513

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Contract Law

By: Paul A McDermott,James McDermott

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Contract Law

By: Paul A McDermott,James McDermott

Contract Law, Second Edition is a comprehensive and informative account of Irish contract law which contains all of the developments since the first edition was published in 2001. Building on the original material of the first edition, this edition contains two new chapters which examine the topics of: - How to successfully make contracts - Remedies other than damages, namely specific performance, injunctions and restitution The law relating to contracts is set out and explained under clear headings and in straightforward language. In addition, every major Irish case on contract law is considered. Particular emphasis is placed on practical matters such as the construction of contracts, breach of contract and contractual remedies. This edition also includes a large number of new cases from the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court on every area. This title was written by a practitioner who is also an academic, the book sets out the principles and case law in a clear and structured manner with easy to use headings and an easy to navigate format. The information is both of an academic interest and with serious practical relevance. Practitioners, students and anyone who has to deal with contracts in the course of their work will benefit from this most welcome new edition.

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2024

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1780436270

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9781780436272

Fairbairn’s Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland

By: James Fairbairn

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Fairbairn’s Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland

By: James Fairbairn

In two volumes. Volume I: 601 pages including a 522 page index of family names, in alphabetical order, describing the crest of every name listed and where to find an illustration in the volume of plates; a glossary of heraldic terms and other words; and nearly seventy pages of family mottoes with translations of those in Latin, French or other foreign languages. Volume II: contains 130 plates, each depicting 15 family crests in b&w and a further 18 plates illustrating regalia, insignia, crowns, flags, monograms, arms of principal cities etc. also in b&w. There is a key to all the plates which, in the case of the crests, shows which families have which crest.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1781502455

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9781781502457

Book's by James Macken

Everything Irish

Everything Irish

Richard Griffith and His Valuations of Ireland

Richard Griffith and His Valuations of Ireland

Marine Fishes of Arctic Canada

Marine Fishes of Arctic Canada

Neutrality in Contemporary International Law

Neutrality in Contemporary International Law

The Art of Being Irish in Hell's Kitchen

The Art of Being Irish in Hell's Kitchen

The Black Watch. Or, Forty-second Highlanders

The Black Watch. Or, Forty-second Highlanders

The Life and Times of Aaron Burr

The Life and Times of Aaron Burr

Contract Law

Contract Law

Fairbairn’s Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland

Fairbairn’s Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland

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