Rathgar: A History

Originally dating from the 1860s, Rathgar is one of the most well-known areas of Dublin, a salubrious suburb, filled with history. In this book, author Maurice Curtis explores the area that was once home to DeValera, JM Synge and the many other people who have shaped the nation.

Auteur

MAURICE CURTIS holds a Ph.D in Modern Irish History andlecturse on History. He spent ten years as Assistant Manager/Book Buyer for the Veritas chain of bookshops in Ireland. He is involved with the Dublin Book Festival and works part-time as a Tour Guide in Dublin. His numerous books have been reviewed in Irish national and local press.

Résumé
Rathgar may well be the most fascinating area of Dublin. Its red-brick Georgian and Victorian terraces, the fruits of the architectural experimentation of the nineteenth century, are home to some of the most impressive houses, churches and schools in Ireland. 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. A unique district with a rich and august history, this book serves as a timely record of an area that has had a profound influence on so many people.