A superbly illustrated book portraying the historic buildings, sites and locations that tell Ireland"s story over the past 5,000 years Contains stunning specially commissioned photography covering the island from coast to coast, and featuring all the most architecturally and historically important buildings, as well as many that are well off the beaten tourist track Accompanied by lilting and evocative text from one of Ireland"s most prominent historians This is a wonderful book that will serve well as a guide for the tourist, or as a memento of a much-enjoyed visit to this beautiful island