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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Medieval Ireland: an encyclopedia / Seán Duffy, editor ; associate
editors, Ailbhe MacShamhráin, James Moynes.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-415-94052-4 (hb: alk. paper)
- Ireland—History—1172–1603—Encyclopedia. 2. Ireland—History—To 1172—Encyclopedia.
- Ireland—Civilization—Encyclopedia. 4. Civilization, Medieval—Encyclopedia.
I. Duffy, Seán. II. MacShamhráin, Ailbhe. III. Moynes, James.
DA933.M43 2005
941.503’ 03—dc32 2004011295