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Irish Tower House

Society, Economy and Environment, c. 1300–1650

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

AvVictoria L. McAlister

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The Irish tower house examines the social role of castles in late-medieval and early modern Ireland. It uses a multidisciplinary methodology to uncover the lived experience of this historic culture, demonstrating the interconnectedness of society, economics and the environment. Of particular interest is the revelation of how concerned pre-modern people were with participation in the economy and the exploitation of the natural environment for economic gain. Material culture can shed light on how individuals shaped spaces around themselves, and tower houses, thanks to their pervasiveness in medieval and modern landscapes, represent a unique resource. Castles are the definitive building of the European Middle Ages, meaning that this book will be of great interest to scholars of both history and archaeology.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2021-04-07
Mått156 x 234 x 15 mm
Vikt413 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieSocial Archaeology and Material Worlds
Antal sidor288
FörlagManchester University Press
ISBN9781526155931

Tillhör följande kategorier

Medeltiden inom Historia och arkeologi
Kulturvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Arkeologiska perioder och områden inom Historia och arkeologi
Arkitektur inom Kultur

Introduction1 Around the castle wall: the tower house complex and rural settlement2 The medieval agrarian economy: lifeblood of the tower house3 Rivers in pre-modern Ireland: environment and economy4 Movement, transport and communication: tower houses and waterways5 ‘Urban’ tower houses6 Tower houses, late medieval Ireland and the connection with the wider worldConclusion: the social, economic and environmental contexts of the Irish tower houseIndex

'This is a well-produced and attractive book, and McAlister has demonstrated her ability to write in a clear and accessible fashion, creating a text that is sure to be consulted by anyone engaged in the study of castles in late medieval Ireland.'Antiquity'This is an informative and refreshing approach to tower house studies […] This will become an important book for anyone studying many aspects of medieval and early modern Ireland.'Ulster Archaeological Society' This book deserves to be read and absorbed by anybody interested in medieval Ireland, its architecture and its economy. McAlister is to be congratulated.'Irish Arts Review