Early Medieval Ireland, 400-1200
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 396
ISBN-13: 9781138885424
Subjects: Ireland, history
Description: "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 major themes are Ireland's relations with Britain and continental Europe, the beginnings of Irish feudalism, and the impact of the Viking and Norman invaders."--Provided by publisher.