The historical sources; the political background - "Gaelic" and "Anglo-Norman" Ireland; inauguration-ceremonies, titles, and the meaning of kingship; methods of choosing and deposing a king - the "Tanaiste", the "Mac Riogh"; the king's counsellors; the king's administration; submission and vassalage; the king's army; the king's revenues; conclusion.

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New and exciting - It describes for the first time the way in which Gaelic society changed and developed in the later middle ages. ALBION A pioneering and splendidly intelligent book - Dr Simms has ensured that later medieval Ireland - and not merely Gaelic Ireland - will never look quite the same again.
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