<p>the reader can visualise the development of Dublin from its Viking origins to an imperial city … thanks to Conlin’s artwork</p>
- Archaeology Ireland,
<p>illustrations and text complement each another in a harmonious whole which is a delight to the reader … sumptuous … a treasure of a book, a feast for the eye and the mind … a book for all who love Dublin</p>
- Dublin Historical Record, journal of the Old Dublin Society,
<p>beautifully produced … an extremely talented artist and an assiduous and talented scholar</p>
- Irish Catholic Magazine,
<p>very attractive, beautifully illustrated book that brings a fresh approach to the well-known story of Ireland’s capital, from its Viking origins, through the medieval city to the modern metropolis</p>
- Books Ireland,
<p>exciting … the people of Dublin and their cityscape evolving through the ages are magically conjured within the pages of this book … this is a splendid achievement which should have a place in every school in the capital, if not in every house, packed as it is with information presented in a thoughtfully designed and well-produced volume of the highest quality</p>
- Irish Arts Review,