Medieval Ireland; An Encyclopedia (Routledge Encyclopedias of the Middle Ages)
Editorial Reviews
Review
The tenth volume in a series of encyclopedias on the Middle Ages, this book maintains the high standards seen in earlier volumes... Libraries that own the previous volumes in this series will not be disappointed by this one... It will have great value to students or scholars who want to research medieval Ireland... Recommended.
-Choice, May, 2005
Duffy and his contributors offer hundreds of entries about Irish society, history, government, economics, religion, and the arts, giving complete contexts by covering the sixth to the sixteenth centuries. Contributors describe what people ate and wore, whom they fought and whom they married, how they worshipped and how they worked the land. They also settle the common misperception that the Irish spoke, and speak something called Gaelic, how much or how little those burly Scandinavians actually did, and what bastard feudalism meant in Ireland. Each entry included references, and the editor has supplied a very usable system of cross-references and a comprehensive index.
-Reference & Research Book News, May, 2005
This volume more than matched the high standard of scholarship set by the [Routledge Encyclopedias of the Middle Ages] series... Highly recommended for both academic and public libraries.
-Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews, September, 2005
Medieval Ireland: An Encyclopedia is a great addition to Irish studies. According to FirstSearch this is the only encyclopedia of its kind, which makes it a must for libraries that have Irish studies collections.
-American Reference Books Annual, March, 2006
Book Description
Through violent incursions by the Vikings and the spread of Christianity, medieval Ireland maintained a distinctive Gaelic identity. From the sacred site of Tara to the manuscript illuminations in the Book of Kells, Anglo-Irish relations to the Connachta dynasty, Ireland during the middle ages was a rich and vivid culture.
Medieval Ireland: An Encyclopedia brings together in one authoritative resource the multiple facets of life in Ireland before and after the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1169, from the sixth to sixteenth century. Multidisciplinary in coverage, this A-Z reference work provides information on historical events, economics, politics, the arts, religion, intellectual history, and many other aspects of the period. Written by the world's leading scholars on the subject, this highly accessible reference work will enable students, researchers, and general readers alike to explore topics such as
* The development of the city of Dublin from the early Irish settlement of Áth Cliath(ford of hurdle-work) in the sixth century C.E. to a thriving medieval city
* The history of kings and kingships in medieval Ireland including political structure, royal dynasties, and historical roots
* Different literary genres including historical tales, satire, aideda, and Irish poetry as well as the outside influence on medieval Irish literature by the Carolingian dynasty, the Anglo-Saxons, the Scottish, and others
* The literary, political, and religious people from the Irish middle ages such as Marianus Scottus, Strongbow, Brian Boru, St. Brigit, and Richard FitzRalph
* The culture and society of the era including music, games, craftwork, role of women, fraternities, and bardic schools
With over 345 essays ranging from 250 to 2,500 words, Medieval Ireland paints a lively and colorful portrait of the time.
Medieval Ireland (Routledge Encyclopedias of the Middle Ages),Sean Duffy,Taylor and Francis,0415940524,1172-1603,Civilization, Medieval,Encyclopedias,Europe - Ireland,History,History - General History,History: World,Ireland,Medieval,Reference,To 1172,Reference / General
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