Cattle Lords and Clansmen: The Social Structure of Early Ireland - Paperback

by Nerys T. Patterson (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Nerys Patterson (1943-2007) was a Visiting Scholar at University College of North Wales, Bangor.