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Views of the Most Remarkable Public Buildings, Monuments and Other Edifices in the City of Dublin (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Robert Pool

 
9781333040802: Views of the Most Remarkable Public Buildings, Monuments and Other Edifices in the City of Dublin (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore Dublin’s grand public buildings and monuments, from bridges to the Royal Exchange, in a richly detailed guide.

This volume surveys the city’s most remarkable civic structures, describing their design, purpose, and the stories behind their construction. It blends architectural detail with historical context, offering a clear sense of how these buildings shaped Dublin’s public life and skyline.

  • Learn why the Royal Exchange and other key sites stand out for their scale, style, and convenience.
  • See how engineers and architects approached bridges and gaols, with notes on foundations, materials, and evolving methods.
  • Discover anecdotes about notable figures who influenced or supported these public works.
  • Understand how critiques and praise have shaped perceptions of Dublin’s urban landscape over time.
Ideal for readers of architectural history and anyone curious about how public buildings reflect a city’s identity.

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About the Author

ROBERT POOL, PhD, is a science writer living and working in Tallahassee, Florida. He has worked at some of the world s most prestigious science publications, including Science and Nature, and his work has appeared in many others, including Discover and Technology Review. He has written three books, including Eve s Rib: Searching for the Biological Roots of Sex Differences and Beyond Engineering How Society Shapes Technology.

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