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Travel to the Republic of Ireland is Cindy Wright's historic summary of over forty major places in Ireland. Rich with facts, this work is set in a neat format that is both pleasant to the eye and conducive to learning. On first opening up Travel to the Republic of Ireland, one will notice pictures of landscapes and an organized table of just about any area in Ireland one would want to know more about. Wright describes a brief history and imparts important modern details of each chosen location. The given effect of this is the reader can easily see the reason why places are like how they are today. At the start of every brief chapter there is a photo of a notable or beautiful landmark to excite interest. The photos have the look and feel as if one was simply standing in each place, looking upon every historical wonder with one's own eyes. It provides a pleasant touch amongst all the valued academic information. Travel to the Republic of Ireland tells of a fairly violent history with a good ending. Through plagues, fires and sieges, the story of how Ireland came through as a beautiful industrial country of its own is told. All important details are mentioned and yet enough room is still left for analytical inferences. Much of the history includes both military and religious movements. The story of warring families fighting over the land described is a common motif throughout this telling of the history of Ireland. The simple and fast style of each description of each county is very practical for the use as a handbook for any travel experience. It is almost as if one is at a historical landmark and a guide is speaking to impart all these facts. It whets the appetite for even more exploration. Wright's Travel to the Republic of Ireland is well researched and factually based without unnecessary historical bias. For those interested in famous families, princes, kings, major events, Celts and vikings this is a perfect read. Find out more about a town fit for a tongue twister, “Portlaoighise”, or find out what area is known as the “information age town”. This book should be a part of any European history lover's collection. From Oliver Cromwell, King James the First, to Elizabeth the First the interaction between Ireland and England is marked with great importance. It works as a summary of scholastic information with bits of fun. The adorable story of the famously friendly dolphin Fungii might just entice a trip to Irish seas in search for the friendly creature. Shrouded in mystery also, the story of Ireland's development from paganism to widespread Christianity does have some unusual instances. One would not expect a pagan goddess to become a saint but Travel to the Republic of Ireland tells of that also. The breaking down of and the rebuilding of towns and cities stands as a testament of the eventual success of bygone days seen presently today. Ireland has survived much, and Travel to the Republic of Ireland encourages a full appreciation of that. Expansive in its details and concise it its words read Travel to the Republic of Ireland for a greater understanding of history and the rich culture of Ireland today. Let one's interest reach new heights as the specialty and value of each little town is delicately addressed. Enjoy both ages of antiquity and remarkable advances in the modern era easily with Travel to the Republic of Ireland.
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