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The Old Irish World

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The Old Irish World is a book written by Alice Stopford Green, which provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and society of Ireland during the period of the pre-Christian era up until the Norman invasion in the 12th century. The book delves into the mythology and legends of ancient Ireland, including the stories of Cuchulainn, Finn MacCumhail, and the Tuatha De Danann. It also explores the social and political structures of early Irish society, including the role of kings, the Brehon laws, and the importance of the bardic tradition. The book also examines the influence of Christianity on Irish society and the role of the Church in shaping Irish culture. The Old Irish World is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Irish history, mythology, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163354636
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 228
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 503 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 10. december 2024

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The Old Irish World is a book written by Alice Stopford Green, which provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and society of Ireland during the period of the pre-Christian era up until the Norman invasion in the 12th century. The book delves into the mythology and legends of ancient Ireland, including the stories of Cuchulainn, Finn MacCumhail, and the Tuatha De Danann. It also explores the social and political structures of early Irish society, including the role of kings, the Brehon laws, and the importance of the bardic tradition. The book also examines the influence of Christianity on Irish society and the role of the Church in shaping Irish culture. The Old Irish World is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Irish history, mythology, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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