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Consumption and Culture in Sixteenth-Century Ireland: Saffron, Stockings and Silk
Susan Flavin
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Description for Consumption and Culture in Sixteenth-Century Ireland: Saffron, Stockings and Silk
Hardback. A detailed study of changing patterns of consumption, showing how these related to wider political, social and economic developments. Series: Irish Historical Monographs. Num Pages: 319 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, 22 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 714.
A detailed study of changing patterns of consumption, showing how these related to wider political, social and economic developments. This book, based on extensive original research, argues that everyday Irish consumption underwent major changes in the 16th century. The book considers the changing nature of imported goods in relation especially to two major activities of daily living: dress and diet. It integrates quantitative data on imports with qualitative sources, including wills, archaeological and pictorial evidence, and contemporary literature and legislation. It shows that changes in Irish consumption mirrored changes occurring in England and across Europe and that they were ... Read more
A detailed study of changing patterns of consumption, showing how these related to wider political, social and economic developments. This book, based on extensive original research, argues that everyday Irish consumption underwent major changes in the 16th century. The book considers the changing nature of imported goods in relation especially to two major activities of daily living: dress and diet. It integrates quantitative data on imports with qualitative sources, including wills, archaeological and pictorial evidence, and contemporary literature and legislation. It shows that changes in Irish consumption mirrored changes occurring in England and across Europe and that they were ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
319
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843839507
SKU
V9781843839507
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Ref
99-50
Reviews for Consumption and Culture in Sixteenth-Century Ireland: Saffron, Stockings and Silk
A much-needed reference point for early modern social and economic history in Ireland.
CULTURAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY
[A] significant and engaging book.. An important book.
HISTORY
[A]n engaging and well-written work that opens up and encourages the exploration of many avenues for the further study of early modern Ireland as well as providing food for thought ... Read more
CULTURAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY
[A] significant and engaging book.. An important book.
HISTORY
[A]n engaging and well-written work that opens up and encourages the exploration of many avenues for the further study of early modern Ireland as well as providing food for thought ... Read more