Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Social State of the Southern and Eastern Counties of Ireland in the Sixteenth Century"" is authored by Herbert J. Hore. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the social conditions prevalent in Ireland during the 16th century, with a particular focus on the southern and eastern regions of the country.The book delves into various aspects of the society, including the economic, political, and cultural factors that shaped the lives of the people living in these regions. It examines the impact of the Tudor conquest of Ireland and the subsequent policies of colonization and plantation on the social fabric of the society.The author draws upon a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a detailed account of the social conditions prevailing in the region during this period. He explores the role of the aristocracy, the emergence of a merchant class, and the conditions of the peasantry.The book also sheds light on the religious landscape of the region, with a particular emphasis on the impact of the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation on the people's lives. It examines the role of the Catholic Church in shaping the social and cultural norms of the society and the impact of the Protestant Reformation on the religious landscape of the region.Overall, this book provides a valuable insight into the social conditions of Ireland during the 16th century, offering a nuanced and detailed analysis of the various factors that shaped the lives of the people living in the southern and eastern regions of the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
