Discover Ireland’s diverse landscapes from a grand, connected view. This clear, map‑driven book presents how lowlands meet highlands across the island, revealing how geology, rivers, and coast shape everyday life. It explains Ireland’s place on the continental shelf and why its position matters for history and culture, all with accessible explanations and careful, place‑based detail.
Beginning with the island’s broad physical divisions, it guides you through central lowlands, northern and southern highlands, and the key river basins. You’ll see how limestone and other rocks define the landscape, how water routes knit towns together, and where major cities and industries sit within this varied terrain. The work is richly illustrated with maps and figures that help you visualize the land and its people.
Ideal for readers curious about regional geography, history, and the natural features that influence Irish life.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes an exhaustive look at the geography of Ireland, from both physical and biological perspectives. The author, an established expert in this field, provides a detailed account of Ireland's landforms, from its mountains and plains to its lakes and rivers. The geological processes that have shaped Ireland's landscape over time are also examined in detail. The book also provides an overview of Ireland's climate, soils, vegetation, and animals. The author draws on a wealth of data and research to elucidate the interconnections between these various elements and their influence on human settlement and activity. The book concludes with a thought-provoking discussion of the environmental challenges facing Ireland today and offers insights into how these challenges might be addressed. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330285558_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330285558
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330285558
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