Description

County Meath’s history is inextricably linked with the national story of Ireland, serving as the ancient symbolic heart of the island. Meath: History and Society stands as a towering milestone in regional publishing, gathering over thirty masterfully written chapters by premier geographers, archaeologists, and political historians.

This massive volume systematically evaluates the county from its prehistoric landscape formations and the sacred significance of the Hill of Tara to the complex social structures of the Anglo-Norman palatinate. The book tracks the turbulent plantation eras, the development of modern agricultural networks, the local impact of the 1916 Rising, and Meath’s unique literary and linguistic heritage. It represents an unmatched, lifelong reference work designed as a permanent cornerstone for any serious history library.

Why this masterwork is an essential library cornerstone:

• Unparalleled Academic Depth: Features extensive, data-driven research articles covering every major era of Meath’s development.

• Advanced Cartographic Data: Richly illustrated with detailed historical maps, land survey records, and population data sheets.

• Permanent Heirloom Quality: Robustly bound and meticulously edited to meet the highest international scholarly standards.