В монографии излагается многовековая история Ирландии с древнейших времен до наших дней. В книге дается картина социально-экономического и политического развития страны, рассматриваются важнейшие факты и события, характеризующие это развитие. Особое внимание уделяется показу героической борьбы ирландского народа за независимость и национальное самоопределение.

Medieval Ireland: An Encyclopedia presents the multiple facets of life in Ireland before and after the Anglo- Norman invasion of 1169, from the sixth to the sixteenth century. It provides reliable, scholarly information for the student, scholar, or general reader who wishes to learn more about this vivid period of history. The medieval period in Ireland was rich in culture, and Medieval Ireland provides information on such facets as architecture, art, craftsmanship, language, mythology, and religion. Further, many public figures of this time period in Ireland— ranging from kings to saints to poets—are portrayed throughout the text. The common life of the medieval Irish is covered in such topics as agriculture, coinage, law, clothing, villages, and games. Giving context to these subjects are the many outside influences that affected Irish civilization at this time. The Viking and Anglo-Norman invasions are discussed, as are the literary and cultural influences of many European countries. Thus the work is useful to people studying related topics, including Anglo-Saxon England, Carolingian Gaul, Norman England, and Viking-Age Scandinavia.

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