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Paperback. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
Designated European Capital of Culture 2005, Cork has become internationally recognized as a young vibrant city with a lively arts scene, busy nightlife, good food, impressive architecture, a wide selection of shops and numerous spectator sports. The origins of Cork can be traced back to the 7th century when St Fin Barre founded a monastery there. Since that time, Cork has seen Viking invaders, Anglo-Norman settlers and English colonists - and has lived through sieges, battles, fires, a famine and a war of independence. Today, it is a modern cosmopolitan city with a definite European feel. It has a people ... Read more
Designated European Capital of Culture 2005, Cork has become internationally recognized as a young vibrant city with a lively arts scene, busy nightlife, good food, impressive architecture, a wide selection of shops and numerous spectator sports. The origins of Cork can be traced back to the 7th century when St Fin Barre founded a monastery there. Since that time, Cork has seen Viking invaders, Anglo-Norman settlers and English colonists - and has lived through sieges, battles, fires, a famine and a war of independence. Today, it is a modern cosmopolitan city with a definite European feel. It has a people ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Robert Hale Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780709076261
SKU
KOG0003853
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Anne Hayden
Anne Hayden was born and grew up in Cork. She has a BA in Psychology and MA in Journalism from the National University of Ireland, Galway. She now works as a freelance journalist.
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