Böcker av Maurice Curtis

New in paperback, a compendium of historical facts and figures, perfect for dipping into

Over the years it has witnessed some of the pivotal events in Irish history and has been home to some of the most important people in Irish social, religious, political and economic history, people who have left us a lasting legacy in the areas of culture, sport, music, art and literature, including W.B.

Rathmines

There was a time when the two most notorious red-light districts not only in Ireland but in all of Europe could be found on the streets of Dublin. In this new work Maurice Curtis explores the histories of these dark remnants of Dublin's past, complete with their gambling, duelling and vice, their rowdy taverns and houses of ill repute.

Rathgar may well be the most fascinating area of Dublin. Rathgar's residents have also proved to be some of the most influential in Irish political, social and cultural life, with at least four Nobel Prizewinners boasting strong ties with the area.