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Medieval Ireland: v.1: The Enduring Tradition (New Gill History of Ireland) (Vol 1)
Medieval Ireland v1 The Enduring Tradition - New Gill History of Ireland - Vol 1 Author:Michael Richter Irish history has traditionally been described either in isolation or in the manner in which it was influenced by outside forces, especially by England. This book strikes a different balance. First, the time span covered is longer and more attention is paid to the early medieval period. Secondly, less emphasis is placed on political and military... more » history than on general social and cultural aspects. As a result, a new interpretation of medieval Ireland emerges - one in which social and cultural norms inherent from pre-historic times in Ireland are seen to survive right through the Middle ages.« less