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Caithreim Cellachain Caisil: The Victorious Career Of Cellachan Of Cashel, Or, The Wars Between The Irishmen And The Norsemen In The Middle Of The 10T

Caithreim Cellachain Caisil: The Victorious Career Of Cellachan Of Cashel, Or, The Wars Between The Irishmen And The Norsemen In The Middle Of The 10T

Bugge, Alexander

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 9354214282
ISBN13: 9789354214288
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Nov 5 2020
Pages: 194
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.41 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Caithreim Cellachain Caisil brings the tumult of the tenth century to the fore. History strikes with fierce urgency. This Irish historical saga balances ceremonial rhetoric and stark testimony, presenting the victorious career of Cellachan of Cashel amid pitched conflict and political theatre. As a work of medieval Irish literature it occupies a vital place in the Gaelic record, where oral strain and annalistic motive meet. Read as a Celtic epic narrative, it shifts between ceremony, boast and battlefield register with a rhythm that still commands attention. Set against the backdrop of the Viking invasions Ireland experienced, the chronicle stages encounters between seafaring raiders and Gaelic kings; at its centre the Norsemen versus Irish contest is given forceful shape. For students and scholars it is a rare primary witness to tenth century warfare, social order and kingship in early medieval Ireland, and its blend of lyric passage and pragmatic report makes it useful beyond narrow philology. Its voice offers both ceremonial boast and practical record, making it indispensable for readers seeking the texture of early sources. Crucial for any academic research collection, the volume functions as a primary source and as a compelling narrative for readers who treat it as both document and story. It suits medieval history enthusiasts and casual readers alike; accessible to casual readers and prized by classic-literature collectors, it delivers immediate drama alongside archival value. Attention to Cashel historical context helps situate place, power and legal custom within the narrative frame, making the volume relevant to courses and collecting projects alike. Librarians assembling an Irish saga anthology will find it an essential bridge between poetry and chronicle, while the work's cadence and imagery echo ancient Celtic legends without sacrificing documentary force. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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