A vivid history of Dublin unfolds in this exploration of more than 1,000 years of bridges over the river Liffey. From the time of the Vikings and their simple w

Original Notes: Abbreviations -- Glossary -- Appendum -- Index.

Dublin's Ha'penny Bridge is one of the symbols of the city. Opened on 19 May 1816, the first dedicated footbridge over the river Liffey, it was also the first i

This original study is the first major critical appraisal of Ireland’s post-colonial experience in relation to that of other emergent nations. The parallels b

Showcasing works that represent contemporary cutting-edge engineering as well as the esthetic highlights of bridge architecture and design.Their function as a l