Cattle Lords and Clansmen: The Social Structure of Early Ireland

By Nerys Thomas Patterson

Book Overview

In Cattle Lords and Clansmen, Nerys Patterson provides an analysis of the social structure of medieval Ireland, focusing on the pre-Norman period. By combining difficult, often fragmentary primary sources with sociological and anthropological methods, Patterson produces a unique approach to the study of early Ireland--one that challenges previous scholarship. The second edition includes a chapter on seasonal rhythm, material derived from Patterson's post-1991 publications, and an updated bibliography.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0268008000
• ISBN13: 9780268008000
• Release Date: April 1994
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.1"