David Dickson Libri

How Dublin grew from Viking settlement to capital city of Ireland: a one-of-its kind comprehensive history of one of the most popular cities in the world.

The untold story of a group of Irish cities and their remarkable development before the age of industrialization A backward corner of Europe in 1600, Ireland was transformed during the following centuries. This was most evident in the rise of its cities, notably Dublin and Cork. David Dickson explores ten urban centers and their patterns of physical, social, and cultural evolution, relating this to the legacies of a violent past, and he reflects on their subsequent partial eclipse. Beautifully illustrated, this account reveals how the country's cities were distinctive and--through the Irish diaspora--influential beyond Ireland's shores.

The book delves into the transformative events in Ireland prior to 1660 that established a ruling class of Anglican gentry, who dominated the social and political landscape. It examines their rise to power, the consolidation of their influence over competing groups, and the challenges they faced from various factions. "New Foundations" provides a thorough analysis of this pivotal era, highlighting the complexities of power dynamics and the socio-political shifts that shaped Ireland's history until the late eighteenth century.

Revised, extended and updated, this edition will continue as the core textbook for students of interpersonal communication as well as for professional groups such as counsellors, doctors, nurses, social workers and psychologists.