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Cattle Lords and Clansmen: Social Structure of Early Ireland (Paperback)

by Nerys Thomas Patterson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 425 pages
  • Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press; 2nd Revised edition edition (31 May 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0268008000
  • ISBN-13: 978-0268008000
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.4 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 956,473 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 unusual 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 organisation 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 "honour-price", set requirements of hospitality, and both empowered and constrained the political order. Originally published in 1991, this new edition includes a chapter on seasonal rhythms in social life, material derived from Patterson's post-1991 publications, and an updated bibliography.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading For A Full Understanding Of Early Ireland, 3 Nov 2008
By An Sionnach (Cúige Laighean, Éire) - See all my reviews
I cannot over-emphasise the importance of this book for anyone wishing to fully understand the complex and multi-layered aspect of early Irish society.
Yes it's dense stuff at times, but Patterson is a good historian and explains well the many different subjects of this ambitious and far reaching study.

This book, along with A Guide to Early Irish Law and Early Irish Farming both by Fergus Kelly, will completely open up ancient Ireland to the average reader.

And perhaps even better, challenge and remove many of the populist Celtic new age nonsense that floats around under the guise of Irish and Celtic studies.

The only criticism I can make is the price. When CELTIC WICCAN LORE and DRUIDRY FOR NEW AGE CELTS and IRISH CLAN CHIEFTAIN HEROES BARD LORDS or whatever nonsense books are being sold for a few euros or dollars it is unfortunate that such essential and REAL books are so pricey.

Ah well... At least this edition comes in paperback form which makes it that little bit more affordable.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but poorly written, 9 Oct 2001
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While tackling an interesting subject, Patterson has provided an intriguing look at early Irish society and land tenure practice. Unfortunately, his prose is often rather obscure and difficult to penetrate. This is in no doubt partly due to the nature of the topic, but with such an esoteric subject, communicative composition must be paramount.
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