"This book examines the development of social complexity in late prehistoric and Early Medieval Ireland"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
1. Theoretical considerations -- 2. The climate and geology of Clare -- 3. Clare's chiefdoms at the dawn of history -- 4. An early medieval chiefdom of northern Clare: archaeological investigations -- 5. Reconstructing the social order of Irish chiefdoms through settlement -- 6. Of settlements and boundaries: reconstructing the chiefdom of Tulach Commáin -- 7. The rulers of Tulach Commáin -- 8. The world of Brian Boroimhe -- 9. The world of Caithréim Thoirdhealbhaigh -- 10. The political topography of Late Medieval Clare -- 11. An overview of the social and political systems of Thomond.
Local Note
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America