Description

A Guide to Sources for the History of Material Culture in Ireland 1500–2000 is an authoritative reference work by renowned historian Toby Barnard. Designed to support historical research, the book provides an extensive guide to the documentary, archival, and printed sources that reveal how people in Ireland lived, worked, dressed, furnished their homes, and interacted with the material world over five centuries.

Barnard introduces readers to a wide variety of historical records, including estate papers, inventories, probate documents, maps, illustrations, business records, museum collections, and official archives. He explains how these sources can be used to study everyday life, consumption, architecture, craftsmanship, trade, and changing patterns of material culture.

An invaluable companion for researchers and heritage professionals, this guide opens the door to a deeper understanding of Ireland’s social and cultural history. It is an essential addition to academic, public, and specialist history collections.