Consumption and Culture in Sixteenth-Century Ireland: Saffron, Stockings and Silk

by Susan Flavin

A detailed study of changing patterns of consumption, showing how these related to wider political, social and economic developments.

This book, based on extensive original research, argues that everyday Irish consumption underwent major changes in the 16th century. The book considers the changing nature of imported goods in relation especially to two major activities of daily living: dress and diet. It integrates quantitative data on imports...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843839504
• ISBN13: 9781843839507
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"