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The Irish tower house: Society, economy and environment, c. 1300-1650 (Social Archaeology and Material Worlds)
Victoria L. Mcalister
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Description for The Irish tower house: Society, economy and environment, c. 1300-1650 (Social Archaeology and Material Worlds)
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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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2021
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781526155931
SKU
9781526155931
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About Victoria L. Mcalister
Victoria L. McAlister is Assistant Professor of History at Southeast Missouri State University -- .
Reviews for The Irish tower house: Society, economy and environment, c. 1300-1650 (Social Archaeology and Material Worlds)
'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 ... Read more