Through violent incursions by the Vikings and the spread of Christianity, medieval Ireland maintained a distinctive Gaelic identity. From the sacred site of Tara to the manuscript illuminations in the Book of Kells, Anglo-Irish relations to the Connachta dynasty, Ireland during the middle ages was a rich and vivid culture.

Reviewed with Archaeology of Ancient Mexico and Central America.

There is no encyclopedia with which to compare this work, which is highly readable for nonspecialists. Very little technical language is used. Bibliographies accompany each entry, and a subject guide by country and an index facilitate access. The work is recommended for large public and academic libraries where study of the social and urban aspects of this historical period may be augmented by knowledge gleaned from these digs.

Etymology Dictionary
A necessary book for History of English Course

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Comprising 440 essays arranged alphabetically, mostly on individual objects, artifacts, techniques, and products, this is an up-to-date work of reference for all those involved in teaching or researching the history of 20th-century technology, as well as the serious general reader. The core of each of the main entries is a technical description, within a historical narrative, of about 1000 words plus illustrations and further reading. There are also about 30 longer survey entries that address broad questions of technological systems, such as the context in which the various technologies were developed, discussions of any controversies and schools of thought, comparisons between different political and economics systems, and the various ways in which different nations have attempted to make and apply science and technology policies. A W.A. Addis, Buro Happold, Middlesex, United Kingdom. Aaron Alcorn, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA. K. W. Allen, Joining Technology Research Center, Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom.

This dazzling guide presents the vast and diverse world of birds, from tiny South American hummingbirds to flightless Antarctic penguins. Extraordinary photography and expertly written text on behavior, habitats, and social structures present birds in greater detail than young readers have ever seen. DK Guide to Birds is perfect for children fascinated by animals and eager to learn much more about them.