Life in Medieval Ireland (Dwyer Finbar)(Paperback)

Life in Medieval Ireland (Dwyer Finbar)(Paperback)

The history of the Middle Ages in Ireland] is so neglected that the only figure of renown is Strongbow, the man who led the Norman Invasion of Ireland in the twelfth century ... There is little written about the lives of majority of men, who held no title or land, and even less about women

Medieval Ireland (Downham Clare)(Paperback)

Medieval Ireland is often described as a backward-looking nation in which change only came about as a result of foreign invasions. By examining the wealth of under-explored evidence available, Downham challenges this popular notion and demonstrates what a culturally rich and diverse place medieval

Medieval Woman: Village Life in the Middle Ages (Baer Ann)(Paperback)

Village life in medieval England is brought vividly to life in this extraordinary portrait of Marion, a carpenter's wife, and her extended family. Based on years of research, Ann Baer evokes the reality of a world that has been

Life in a Medieval Castle (Gies Joseph)(Paperback)

Medieval Rural Settlement: Britain and Ireland, Ad 800-1600 (Herold Hajnalka)(Paperback)

Medieval Rural Settlement: Britain and Ireland, AD 800-1600 is a major assessment and review of the origins, forms and evolutions of medieval rural settlement in Britain and Ireland across the period c. AD 800-1600. It offers a comprehensive analysis of early to late medieval settlement, land use,

Glass Beads from Early Medieval Ireland: Classification, Dating, Social Performance (Mags Mannion)(Paperback)

This is the first dedicated and comprehensive study of glass beads from Early Medieval Ireland, presenting the first national classification, typology, dating, symbology and social performance of glass beads. Glass beads are one of the most visually stunning archaeological objects and they remain

Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World (Lindsay James E.)(Paperback / softback)

How to Survive in Medieval England (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

Imagine you were transported back in time to Medieval England and had to start a new life there. Without mobile phones, ipads, internet and social media networks, when transport means walking or, if you're fortunate, horse-back, how will you know where you are or what to do? Where will you live?

Medieval Ireland: Territorial, Political and Economic Divisions (MacCotter Paul)(Paperback)

Now available in paperback, this book describes, for the first time, the nature of the unique economic areal system of Gaelic Ireland as it developed and changed between the Early Medieval and Anglo-Norman periods, with special emphasis on the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The origins of this

Early Medieval Ireland 400-1200 (O. Croinin Daibhi)(Paperback)

This impressive survey covers the early history of Ireland from the coming of Christianity to the Norman settlement. Within a broad political framework it explores the nature of Irish society, the spiritual and secular roles of the Church and the extraordinary flowering of Irish culture in the

A Year in the Life of Medieval England (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

The medieval era is often associated with dynastic struggles, gruesome wars and the formidable influence of the Church. But what about the everyday experience of the royal subjects and common people? Here, alongside the coronations, diplomatic dealings and key battles, can be found the fabric of

The Archaeology of Early Medieval Ireland (Edwards Nancy)(Paperback)

In the first major work on the subject for over 30 years, Nancy Edwards provides a critical survey of the archaeological evidence in Ireland (c. 400-1200), introducing material from many recently discovered sites as well as reassessing the importance of earlier excavations. Beginning with an

Blackmountain (McDermott Patrick)(Paperback)

Life in rural Ireland in any townland in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century was far from easy. There were few opportunities for any kind of work outside farming. And few were the farmers who could remunerate anybody to help on the farm.We are in danger of forgetting the struggle these

Life in a Medieval City (Gies Frances)(Paperback)

'Some particular books I found useful for A Game of Thrones and its sequels deserve mention... Life in a Medieval Castle and Life in a Medieval City, both by Joseph and Frances Gies.' --George R.R. Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice and FireMedieval history comes alive in Frances and Joseph

The Oxford History of Medieval Europe (Holmes George)(Paperback)

This is the most authoritative account of life in Medieval Europe between the fall of the Roman Empire and the coming of the Renaissance. Full coverage is given to all aspects of life in a thousand-year period which saw the creation of western civilization: from the empires and kingdoms of

Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights (Dwyer Mindy)(Paperback)

In Aurora, Alaskan storyteller and artist Mindy Dwyer has created a magical story of a young girl whose seeking and dreams lead her to a great discovery. The bright, luminous illustrations that accompany the story magically portray this tale of the origin of the Aurora Borealis, the glorious

Her Mother's Daughter (Fitzgerald Alice)(Paperback)

1980: Josephine flees her home in Ireland, hoping never to return. She starts a new, exciting life in London, but as much as she tries, she can't quite leave the trauma of her childhood behind. Seventeen years and two children later, Josephine gets a call from her sister to tell her that their

Life in the Country House in Georgian Ireland (McCarthy Patricia)(Paperback)

A deft interweaving of architectural and social history For aristocrats and gentry in 18th-century Ireland, the townhouses and country estates they resided in were carefully constructed to accommodate their cultivated lifestyles. Based on new research from Irish national collections and

EARLY MEDIEVAL HAND-BELLS OF IRELAND AND (BOURKE CORMAC)(Pevná vazba)

Horseman, Pass By! (Don Michel)(Paperback)

These reflective essays about D on's life and experiences in the west of Ireland describe the colourful and varied personalities that the French novelist has come across since he and his family moved there in the mid 1970s. From his friendship with John McGahern and Ulick O'Connor to Tim, the

Citizen Emperor - Napoleon in Power 1799-1815 (Dwyer Philip (University of Newcastle Australia.))(Paperback / softback)

Legions of Pigs in the Early Medieval West (Kreiner Jamie)(Pevná vazba)

An exploration of life in the early medieval West, using pigs as a lens to investigate agriculture, ecology, economy, and philosophy From North Africa to the British Isles, pigs were a crucial part of agriculture and culture in the early medieval period. Jamie Kreiner examines how this ubiquitous

Hermits and Anchorites in England, 1200-1550 (Jones E. A.)(Paperback)

This book provides an unprecedented range of sources for the solitary life in late-medieval England, including many that have never before been published, alongside a scholarly introduction and commentary by one of the foremost experts in the

Round Ireland in Low Gear (Newby Eric)(Paperback / softback)

'You've had some pretty crazy ideas in your life, Newby, but this is the craziest.' Grandmother Wanda Newby was exasperated after continuous rain, snow, and gales that knocked from her bike