Early Medieval Ireland, 400-1200 by Daibhi O Croinin

Early Medieval Ireland, 400-1200 by Daibhi O Croinin

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From the coming of Christianity to the Norman Conquest and settlement, this survey covers the early history of Ireland. Within a broad political framework, the author explores the nature of Irish society and culture, the role of the Church and relations with Britain.

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Early Medieval Ireland, 400-1200 by Daibhi O Croinin

This impressive survey covers the early history of Ireland from the coming of Christianity to the Norman settlement (400 - 1200 AD). Within a broad political framework it explores the nature of Irish society, the spiritual and secular roles of the Church and the extraordinary flowering of Irish culture in the period. Other major themes are Ireland's relations with Britain and continental Europe, and Vikings and their influence, the beginnings of Irish feudalism, and the impact of the Viking and Norman invaders. Splendid in sweep and lively in detail, it launches the newLongman History of Ireland in fine style.
'The greatest strength of what assuredly will remain a standard treatment of early Ireland for years to come is that its ten chapters succeed in making the history of Ireland come alive..This is a fine, spirited book, and, what is more, a good read.'  History (US)  'Makes the whole subject accessible for the first time... for this, all who wish to approach the earliest Irish history are in O'Croinin's debt.'  Times Literary Supplement
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ISBN 13 9780582015654
ISBN 10 0582015650
Title Early Medieval Ireland, 400-1200
Author Daibhi O Croinin
Series Longman History Of Ireland
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1995-12-13
Number of pages 400
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