Dictionary irish biography
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Dictionary of Irish Biography
Dictionary of Irish Biography
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The Dictionary of Irish Biography is a collaborative project between Cambridge University Press and the Royal Irish Academy with over 9,000 signed biographical articles. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**
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Description for Dictionary of Irish Biography 9 Volume Set: From the Earliest Times to the Year 2002Multiple-component retail product. Over 9,000 entries outline the lives and careers of prominent Irish men and women, including writers, scientists, politicians and musicians. Editor(s): McGuire, James; Quinn, James. Num Pages: 9672 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBCB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 272 x 209 x 190. Weight in Grams: 7072. 9 vol plus 2 supplement vols = 11 vols complete. Clothbound covers showing very light shelfwear, else as new
Published in collaboration with the Royal Irish Academy, the Dictionary of Irish Biography is the most comprehensive and authoritative biographical reference work available both in print and online for Ireland. From James Ussher to James Joyce, St Patrick to Patrick Pearse, St Brigit to Maud Gonne MacBride, Maria Edgeworth to Elizabeth Bowen, Edward Carson to Bobby Sands, this indispensable resource outlines the careers at home and overseas of prominent men and women born in Ireland, north and south, and the noteworthy Irish careers of those born outside Ireland. Distinctive features of the Dictionary include th
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A Dictionary dig up Irish History - Softcover
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