What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze the landscapes of kingship in early medieval Ireland from AD 400 to 1150, focusing on socio-political and cultural implications.

June 21, 2026

Patrick Gleeson. Landscapes of Kingship in Early Medieval Ireland AD 400–1150 Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2025. Pp. 388. 65. 00 (cloth).

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To analyze the landscapes of kingship in early medieval Ireland from AD 400 to 1150, focusing on socio-political and cultural implications.
Historical analysis of texts and artifacts related to kingship in early medieval Ireland.
Examination of archaeological sites to illustrate the geographic context of power.
Illustrates how landscapes shaped kingship ideology and practice in Ireland during this period.
Demonstrates the influence of geographical features on political organization and cultural identity.

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