The Church and the Two Nations in Medieval Ireland |
|
| Author:
| Watt, J. A. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Third Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-61919-6 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2005 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
|
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $51.99 |
Book Description:
|
This book examines the way in which the central English government dealt with Irish ecclesiastical matters from the time of the invasion and partial conquest of Ireland by Henry II in 1171 up to the Statute of Kilkenny. Using manuscript material and printed sources, which have not been previously used for this purpose, Dr Watt shows how an attempt was made to 'colonize' Ireland by ecclesiastical means, and traces the changing fates and fortunes of the 'two nations' in their relations...
More DescriptionThis book examines the way in which the central English government dealt with Irish ecclesiastical matters from the time of the invasion and partial conquest of Ireland by Henry II in 1171 up to the Statute of Kilkenny. Using manuscript material and printed sources, which have not been previously used for this purpose, Dr Watt shows how an attempt was made to 'colonize' Ireland by ecclesiastical means, and traces the changing fates and fortunes of the 'two nations' in their relations with one another.