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Three Castles Burning

A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets

by Donal Fallon
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Eason Favourite Book of the Year 2022 'she is no small town, and this is no small story . . .' BASED ON THE POPULAR DUBLIN HISTORY PODCAST A companion to the hugely successful podcast of the same name by Donal Fallon, THREE CASTLES BURNING is an enjoyable wander through some of Dublin's less obvious but more interesting streets and roads such as Henrietta Street, Watling Street, Fownes Street and Kildare Road. On the Dublin streets we walk every day, there are hidden reminders of the lesser-known heroes and events that have contributed to the evolving story of our capital. The city's motto, 'the obedience of the citizens produces a happy city', may feel outdated and loaded today but the three burning castles of its ancient coat of arms have come to represent the indomitable spirit, creativity and vision that define this big town. Inspired by the No. 1 podcast, Three Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets champions the activists, workers, architects, poets, migrants, artists and merchants who have made and remade the city we know and love by going beneath the many layers of twelve key streets where they lived and worked. Because, in the city Joyce called the 'Hibernian Metropolis', the disobedience of its citizens is the cornerstone of its past, present and future. This combination of social, cultural, industrial and commercial, and political history, through the prism of the places where revolutions great and small were sparked, offers the reader a fresh and unexpected take on Ireland's capital city.

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    September 16, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9781848408739

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    • English

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      January 1, 2023
      In this celebration of the rich and colorful history of Ireland's capital, Donal Fallon takes readers through a dozen Dublin streets, exploring how the cityscape contributed to political and social movements and how it reflects the diverse culture of its residents. Based on the popular podcast of the same name, Three Castles Burning touches many parts of Dublin's history, from the Vikings to the economic domination of Guinness to the ongoing housing crisis. Citing the literary and political work of figures such as James Joyce, William Pearse, and Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington, Fallon ties well-known Irish legends to lesser-known but still impactful activists and buildings. Readers will enjoy learning about hidden architectural details or unassuming plaques marking important events that might otherwise escape notice throughout the city. Archived and present-day photographs accent interesting facts and historical vignettes, pairing nicely with Fallon's accessible writing. Well-researched and full of interesting facts, this book is sure to surprise even Dubliners and makes a perfect companion for any walking--or armchair--tour around the city.

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