Dublin: The first thousand years

by Peter Somerville-Large

Book by Somerville-Large, Peter

330 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1979

About the author

Peter Somerville-Large was born in Dublin in 1928 and was educated at St Columba’s College and Trinity College Dublin. His first job in Afghanistan was followed by a spell of travel in Asia during the early 1950s. Destinations for his travel books include Ireland, Yemen, Iran, Afghanistan, and Tibet. He has also written four thrillers, and a number of short stories, including two prize winners. He lives in Co. Carlow with his wife Gillian.

Reviews

[Anthony Gannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Research. This book was wrote before the internet. It is treasure trove of information. This author knows Dublin. It is a remarkable peice of work. Fair play