Isbn: 9780717116232 - sixteenth-century ireland: the incomplete conquest (new gill history of ireland) (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In 1500, most of Ireland lay outside the ambit of English royal power. Only a small area around Dublin was directly administered by the crown. The rest of the island was run in more or less autonomous fashion by Anglo-Norman magnates or Gaelic chieftains. By 1600 there had been a huge extension of English royal power. First, the influence of the semi-independent magnates was broken; second, in the 1590s, crown forces successfully fought a war against the last of the old Gaelic strongholds in Ulster. The secular conquest of Ireland had been accomplished in the course of the century. But the religious reformation made little headway. The Anglo-Norman community remained stubbornly Catholic as did the Gaelic nation. Their loss of political influence did not result in the expropriation of their lands. Most property still remained in Catholic hands. England's failure to effect a revolution in church as well as in state meant that the conquest of Ireland was incomplete. The seventeenth century, with its wars of religion, was the consequence.…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In 1500, most of Ireland lay outside the ambit of English royal power. Only a small area around Dublin was directly administered by the crown. The rest of the island was run in more or less autonomous fashion by Anglo-Norman magnates or Gaelic chieftains. By 1600 there had been a huge extension of English royal power. First, the influence of the semi-independent magnates was broken; second, in the 1590s, crown forces successfully fought a war against the last of the old Gaelic strongholds in Ulster. The secular conquest of Ireland had been accomplished in the course of the century. But the religious reformation made little headway. The Anglo-Norman community remained stubbornly Catholic as did the Gaelic nation. Their loss of political influence did not result in the expropriation of their lands. Most property still remained in Catholic hands. England's failure to effect a revolution in church as well as in state meant that the conquest of Ireland was incomplete. The seventeenth century, with its wars of religion, was the consequence. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

First Edition. Fine paperback copy; somewhat dust-dulled and edge-bumped. Remains well-preserved overall. Series; New Gill history of Ireland ; 2. Physical description; 390 pages : maps ; 22 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Subjects; Ireland. History. 16th century. Ireland. Politics and government. 16th century. Ireland. Social conditions. 16th century. Ireland. Church history. 16th century. 1 Kg.…