The eighteenth-century Dublin townhouse
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The eighteenth-century Dublin townhouse

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  2. English
  3. PDF
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eBook - PDF

The eighteenth-century Dublin townhouse

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Explore the architectural and social history of 18th-century Dublin through its iconic townhouses.

This scholarly work delves into the political, economic, and cultural forces that shaped Dublin's urban landscape. Discover the building techniques, materials, and design styles of Georgian townhouses, and learn about the lives of the architects, builders, and residents who brought them to life. Uncover the stories behind these structures and gain a deeper appreciation for Dublin's rich heritage.

Perfect for architectural historians, social scientists, and anyone fascinated by Irish history, this insightful resource offers a comprehensive look at Dublin's urban development.

  • Understand the evolution of Dublin's architectural styles
  • Examine the economic factors driving townhouse construction
  • Discover the social dynamics of 18th-century Dublin
From building techniques to social life, this is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of Dublin's past.

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Publisher
Four Courts Press
Year
2020
eBook ISBN
9781846829024
Topic
Architecture
Subtopic
History of Architecture

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title page
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. List of illustrations
  8. List of abbreviations
  9. List of contributors
  10. Foreword
  11. Acknowledgments
  12. Introduction
  13. 1. The Dublin house
  14. 2. Financing speculative property development in early eighteenth-century Dublin
  15. 3. The Dublin domestic formula
  16. 4. Domestic architecture, the old city, and the suburban challenge, c.1660-1700
  17. 5. Brick in the eighteenth-century Dublin town house
  18. 6. Supplying stone for the Dublin house
  19. 7. ‘Bargains in view’: the Fitzwilliam family’s development of Merrion Square
  20. 8. From parlours to pantries: inventories and the eighteenth-century Dublin interior
  21. 9. Taste in high life: dining in the Dublin town house
  22. 10. The geometry of the stable lane
  23. 11. ‘Fine rooms increase wants’: town houses of Irish MPs
  24. 12. The town house as tenement in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Dublin
  25. 13. New light on Hugh Montgomerie, Richard Castle and No. 85 St Stephen’s Green
  26. 14. Leitrim House: a reassessment
  27. 15. Charlemont’s neighbours: Coláiste Mhuire, Parnell Square in context
  28. 16. Patrons and plasterers: the origin of Dublin rococo stuccowork
  29. 17. Classicism or commerce? The town house interior as commodity
  30. 18. Plan form: some comparative thoughts from London
  31. 19. Edinburgh: the town house in the capital of North Britain
  32. Index

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