Discover Kilkenny

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O'Brien Press, 2000 - History - 127 pages
Kilkenny is a town of fascinating contrasts of ancient and modern of Irish and European culture of city and provincial town. Part I explores the history of Kilkenny through key events and part II visits Kilkenny's most interesting buildings and landmarks.

Contents

THE HISTORY OF THE CITY
11
Kilkenny on the eve of the AngloNorman invasion 12 The Anglo
26
Renaissance influences 35 City charter 1609 36
47
Leisure interests 57 Population decline
61
GUIDE TO THE HISTORIC CITY
71
Gallery 77 Kilkenny Castle gardens and demesne 91 Kilkenny
95
St Canices Cathedral 106 The Bishops Palace 117 Black
127
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About the author (2000)

John Bradley is a native of Kilkenny. An archaeologist by profession, he is currently a senior lecturer in modern history at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.

Bibliographic information

TitleDiscover Kilkenny
City guides
AuthorJohn Bradley
Editionillustrated
PublisherO'Brien Press, 2000
ISBN0862786614, 9780862786618
Length127 pages
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History / Europe / Great Britain / General
History / General
Travel / Europe / Ireland
Travel / Reference
  
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