Dublin has many histories: for a thousand years a modest urban settlement on the quiet waters of the Irish Sea, for the last four hundred it has experienced great
- & often astonishing
- change. Once a fulcrum of English power in Irel&, it was also the location for the 1916 insurrection that began the rapid imperial retreat. That moment provided Joyce with the setting for the greatest modernist novel of the age, Ulysses, capping a cultural heritage which became an economic resource for the brash ` Tiger Town` of the 1990s. David Dickson`s magisterial survey of the city`s history brings Dublin to life from its medieval incarnation through the glamorous eighteenth century, when it reigned as the ` Naples of the North`, through to the millennium. He reassesses 120 years of Anglo-Irish Union, in which Dublin
- while economic capital of Ireland
- remained, as it does today, a place in which rival creeds & politics struggled for supremacy. Dublin reveals the rich & intriguing story behind the making of a capital city.



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Joyce`s first major work, Dubliners was written when he was only twenty-five, & brought his city to the world for the first time. His stories are rooted in the rich detail of Dublin life, portraying ordinary, often defeated lives with unflinching realism. He writes of social decline, sexual desire & exploitation, corruption & personal failure, yet creates a brilliantly compelling, unique vision of the world & of human experience. ...

Living overseas but writing, always, about his native city, Joyce made Dublin unforgettable. The stories in Dubliners show us truants, seducers, gossips, rally-drivers, generous hostesses, corrupt politicians, failing priests, amateur theologians, struggling musicians, moony adolescents, victims of domestic brutishness, sentimental aunts & poets, patriots earnest or cynical, & people striving to get by. In every sense an international figure, Joyce was faithful to his own country by seeing it unflinchingly & challenging every precedent & piety in Irish literature. ...

One hundredyears after the publication of James Joyce s classic collection of short stories, ” Dubliners 100” is an innovative & timely conversation about the collection. Editor Thomas Morris invited contemporary writers to write ”cover versions” of their favorite Joyce classics as a tribute to the original ” Dubliners” collection.” ...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful part of Croatia has to offer... Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast is a holiday paradise, transformed by world-class hotels, elegant restaurants & a vibrant nightlife. Let Marco Polo show you around one of the top destinations in the Adriatic. The calm, often austere beauty of the islands & bays, the crystal-clear water, the romantic settings of medieval harbour towns full of historical gems are just waiting to be discovered... This is Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast! Your Marco Polo Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the region. Try your hand at becoming a lighthouse keeper, take to the water on a guided kayak tour of Hvar`s old town or discover a paradise cove. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours
- specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast. You can experience all of Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast`s unique character with these personal tours. Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the region to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful Croatian phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast to show you around this beautiful part of Croatia. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.











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Since emerging as a settlement in the seventh century, Dubrovnik held a significant position beyond what could have been expected of this tiny city-state. Its merchants, trading throughout the huge Ottoman Empire, enjoyed privileges denied to other Western states. A politically skilled & commercially enterprising ruling class took every opportunity to maximise the Republic`s wealth. Dubrovnik also faced the extreme dangers posed by Venetian aggressors, Ottoman plotters, a terrible earthquake in 1667 &, finally, the will of Napoleon. In 1991-92, the city survived the besieging Yugoslav army, which heavily damaged but did not destroy Dubrovnik`s cultural heritage. This book is a comprehensive history of Dubrovnik`s progress over twelve centuries of European development, encompassing arts, architecture, social & economic changes & the traumas of war & politics. ...

Dubrovnik & The Dalmatian Coast in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in city & along the coast, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Dubrovnik & The Dalmatian Coast in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in city & along the coast, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Dubrovnik & The Dalmatian Coast in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in city & along the coast, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...