A Study of the Fort of Dun Aengusa in Inishmore, Aran Isles, Ireland

This book provides a detailed study of Dun Aengusa, a prehistoric hill fort on the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. The author traces the fort's history from its legendary origins to its restoration in the 19th century, examining its architectural features, modifications, and archaeological significance. The author argues that the fort's construction and development likely occurred over several centuries, with various additions and modifications made as needed. The book explores the fort's role in Irish mythology and its place within the broader context of Irish prehistory, offering insights into the lives and beliefs of the people who built and inhabited it. Through meticulous research and analysis, this book sheds light on the architectural ingenuity and cultural significance of Dun Aengusa, providing a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Irish history and archaeology.Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.