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This book is meant to be useful and readable. It assumes some experience in ordinary historical techniques, but no expert knowledge. In discussing the various kinds of source material for early Irish history, the problems each kind raises and the sort of questions it will answer, the author discusses many of the major historical issues.

Table of Contents
1. Archaeology; 2. The Secular Laws; 3. Ecclesiastical Legislation; 4. The Annals; 5. Secular Literature; 6. Ecclesiastical Learning; 7. Hagiography; 8. Art and Architecture; 9. Eleventh- and Twelfth-Century Histories and Compilations.

Early Christian Ireland

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    A Paperback by Kathleen Hughes

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 8/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521073899, 978-0521073899
      ISBN10: 0521073898

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book is meant to be useful and readable. It assumes some experience in ordinary historical techniques, but no expert knowledge. In discussing the various kinds of source material for early Irish history, the problems each kind raises and the sort of questions it will answer, the author discusses many of the major historical issues.

      Table of Contents
      1. Archaeology; 2. The Secular Laws; 3. Ecclesiastical Legislation; 4. The Annals; 5. Secular Literature; 6. Ecclesiastical Learning; 7. Hagiography; 8. Art and Architecture; 9. Eleventh- and Twelfth-Century Histories and Compilations.

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