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Excavations at Knowth 4: Historical Knowth and its Hinterland
Francis John Byrne
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Hardcover. Clean copy fine in dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
This fourth volume in the Excavations at Knowth series evaluates the historical role of Knowth and the Brugh na Bóinne complex. It explores the history, settlement and society of Knowth and the wider Brú na Bóinne district, from the emergence of political power in the Boyne Valley to the beginning of the 21st century. The first chapter deals with the earliest references to the region in the seventh and eight centuries as an important place within the kingdom of North Brega and as, from the 8th century, its royal residence. Chapter 1 also considers the ogham and vernacular inscriptions found ... Read more
This fourth volume in the Excavations at Knowth series evaluates the historical role of Knowth and the Brugh na Bóinne complex. It explores the history, settlement and society of Knowth and the wider Brú na Bóinne district, from the emergence of political power in the Boyne Valley to the beginning of the 21st century. The first chapter deals with the earliest references to the region in the seventh and eight centuries as an important place within the kingdom of North Brega and as, from the 8th century, its royal residence. Chapter 1 also considers the ogham and vernacular inscriptions found ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Royal Irish Academy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
260
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781904890300
SKU
KMK0014084
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Francis John Byrne
Francis John Byrne MRIA is Professor Emeritus of early Irish history at University College Dublin. He is joint author of Excavations at Knowth Vol 4: Historical Knowth and Its Hinterland (2008). Catherine Swift is a Lecturer in Irish Studies at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick. She is joint author of Excavations at Knowth Vol 4: Historical Knowth and Its ... Read more
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