HIST 323 - Ireland in the Medieval World

Institution:

The Citadel

Subject:

History

Description:

This course will examine the history of Ireland from c. AD 400-1369. Special focus will be on the cultural, economic, political and religious developments of the Irish people and an introduction to Ireland's role in the development of the Christian West. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the rich material culture left to Ireland from the time period and compare primary sources to reports on archaeological remains. Some of the topics to be considered will be Irish kingship, early Irish law, kindred groups, monastic settlements, literary traditions, their military ability, relationships between the Irish and Vikings, Brian Boru and the arrival of the Anglo-Normans.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.citadel.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 225-3294

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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