As for Ireland Author:M. Mallace As a simplified readable reference guide for travel in Ireland, As for Ireland is unique. While other travel guides focus on accommodations, dining, and cursory descriptions of well-known sites, the experienced traveler thirsts for a more comprehensive and historical view of this fascinating country. In this book, the historical sites are sort... more »ed and color-coded for easy reference. The interesting features of the art and architecture - the features that make them what they are - are described and illustrated with photographs and drawings. The history divides naturally into six historical periods: Stone Age, Ancient Ireland, Early Christianity, Monasteries of Ireland, Anglo-Norman Invasion and 18th century through Independence. In this book, the historical sites are sorted and color-coded for easy reference. The interesting features of the art and architecture - the features that make them what they are - are described and illustrated with photographs and drawings. No guide to Ireland would be complete without including the spectacular gardens, mythology and lore, government, literature and history. This guide includes only the important information that you will remember because it is helpful, well presented and precise. As for Ireland is extremely handsome and a perfect size for the traveler. This 6" X 9" 288 page book is printed on 80# paper. The photographs are exceptional and the overall content colorful and elegant. There are 5 signatures of full color and 4 signatures of mono color. There is a detailed Table of Contents, footnotes, complete bibliography and a cross-referencing index.« less