Irish Historic Towns Atlas No. 20 traces the growth and decline of the town of Tuam through its origins as a monastic center, to its rise in the 12th century as a Cathedral City, to its development in the 18th century as an important trading center in the west of Ireland. The histories of over 700 sites are detailed alongside 20 maps and views presented in large format. This oversized pack includes a fully searchable CD-ROM.