Early medieval Ireland, 400-1200 /

This survey covers the early history of Ireland from the coming of Christianity to the Norman settlement. 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 ma...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ó Cróinín, Dáibhí (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2017.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Early medieval Ireland: sources
  • The beginnings of Irish history
  • Kingdoms, peoples and politics, AD 400-800
  • Kingdoms, peoples and politics, AD 400-800
  • Land, settlement and economy
  • Law, family and community
  • The consolidation of the church
  • The first Christian schools
  • The golden age
  • The Viking Age.