| Author/Contributor(s): | Patterson, Nerys T |
| Publisher: | University of Notre Dame Press |
| Date: | 04/30/1994 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
In Cattle Lords and Clansmen, Nerys Patterson provides an analysis of the social structure of medieval Ireland, focusing on the pre-Norman period. By combining difficult, often fragmentary primary sources with sociological and anthropological methods, Patterson produces a unique approach to the study of early Ireland--one that challenges previous scholarship. The second edition includes a chapter on seasonal rhythm, material derived from Patterson's post-1991 publications, and an updated bibliography.