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Cattle Lords and Clansmen: The Social Structure of Early Ireland Paperback – April 30, 1994

by Nerys T. Patterson (Author)

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Cattle Lords and Clansmen, Nerys T. 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.

Patterson begins by exploring the pastoral-agricultural base of Irish society to see how seasonal demands, especially of the cattle herds, shaped the social organization of the community. This approach provides insight into the daily life of the people and the annual cycles of their political and social relations. The book then examines kinship relations—focusing on such aspects as marriage, sexual relations, and the care of children and other dependents—and clientship, which was the power network built by wealthy cattle lords through the loan of cattle to supporters. Patterson illuminates the complex interweaving of legal status, economic worth, and social responsibility, which determined the individual’s “honor-price,” set requirements of hospitality, and both empowered and constrained the political order. This new edition includes a chapter on seasonal rhythm, material derived from Patterson’s post-1991 publications, and an updated bibliography.

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Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press (April 30, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0268008000
ISBN-13: 978-0268008000
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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A fantastic book, very interesting to read

By A Customer on July 11, 1999

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A fantastic book on the history and legal ideas in early and middle medieval Ireland, based on research into the Brehon laws, legends, and surviving records. A perfect guide for people looking to model historical groups after the original ways. Every concept and definition presented is thoroughly documented (or, it's explained why not)!
One of the things I enjoyed about this book is that it was "educational" and a "good read" at the same time. It had the same information as going to the original sources, but, livened up and explained clearly for non-scholarly readers!

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