Early Christian Ireland
- Author: T. M. Charles-Edwards, University of Oxford
- Date Published: July 2007
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521037167
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This book provides a fully documented history of Ireland and the Irish between the fourth and ninth centuries AD, from St Patrick to the Vikings - the earliest period for which historical records are available. It opens with the Irish raids and settlements in Britain, and the conversion of Ireland to Christianity. It ends as Viking attacks on Ireland accelerated in the second quarter of the ninth century. The book takes account of the Irish both at home and abroad, including the Irish in northern Britain, in England and on the continent. Two principal thematic strands are the connection between the early Irish Church and its neighbours, and the rise of Uí Néill and the kingship of Tara.
Read more- A fully documented study of this period of Irish history, which relates early medieval Ireland to its European context, in matters of culture, society and religion
- Covers both the early Irish church and the political history of the period in some detail, and explains how the special features of the Irish Church and kinship were related to early Irish society
- Illustrated by specially drawn maps and tables
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'Early Christian Ireland is a considerable achievement; it should be essential reading for students and scholars for many years to come.' The Innes Review
See more reviews'There is a wealth of data … Charles-Edwards is an expert guide whom even the uninitiated might follow and chapters can be enjoyed selectively. This book is a model of source criticism and must now become a standard reference.' Church Archaeology
'… closely argued, high quality research … Charles-Edwards … is able to lead his readers through quite complex territory without sacrificing clarity.' The Journal of Ecclesiastical History
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- Date Published: July 2007
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521037167
- length: 728 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 41 mm
- weight: 1.05kg
- contains: 14 maps 40 tables
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
List of maps
List of tables
List of figures
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
A note on pronunciation
A note on the Chronicle of Ireland
Introduction
1. Ireland in the seventh century: a tour
2. Irish society c.700: I. Communities
3. Irish society c.700: II. Social distinctions and moral values
4. Ireland and Rome
5. Conversion to Christianity
6. The organisation of the early Irish church
7. Columba, Iona and Lindisfarne
8. Columbanus and his disciples
9. The Paschal controversy
10. The primatial claims of Armagh, Kildare and Canterbury
11. The origins and rise of Uí Néill
12. The kingship of Tara
13. The powers of kings
14. Conclusion
Appendix: genealogies and king-lists
Glossary: Irish and Latin
Bibliography
Index.
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