Medieval History
Alf O?Brien, who has died aged 72, was a lecturer in the department of medieval history in University College Cork, a dedicated socialist and a leading authority on the life and times of medieval Ireland.
He had a particular interest in the growth of commercial relations between Ireland and the rest of Europe between the 11th and mid-16th centuries, a period when the ?merchant prince? families of busy ports like Cork, Galway, Waterford, Dublin and other maritime cities burgeoned as trade flourished with European countries like Britain, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Portugal.
For many years, he had been working towards publication of a major book charting medieval Ireland?s strong commercial links with Europe between the years 1000 and 1540.
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Medieval History
Alf O?Brien: Medieval history expert and dedicated socialist
Alf O?Brien, who has died aged 72, was a lecturer in the department of medieval history in University College Cork, a dedicated socialist and a leading authority on the life and times of medieval Ireland.
He had a particular interest in the growth of commercial relations between Ireland and the rest of Europe between the 11th and mid-16th centuries, a period when the ?merchant prince? families of busy ports like Cork, Galway, Waterford, Dublin and other maritime cities burgeoned as trade flourished with European countries like Britain, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Portugal.
For many years, he had been working towards publication of a major book charting medieval Ireland?s strong commercial links with Europe between the years 1000 and 1540.
Click here to read the rest of this obituary from the Irish Times
- Transmission, Translation And Dissemination In The European Middle Ages
The Forum for Medieval and Renaissance Studies in Ireland, in association with Dr Elizabeth Boyle, are hosting a two-day conference at University College Cork on 28-29 September, on the topic of 'Transmission, Translation and Dissemination in the...
- Call For Papers: Transmission, Translation And Dissemination In The European Middle Ages, 1000 - 1500
Closing date for proposals: 31st March 2012 Transmission, Translation and Dissemination in the European Middle Ages, 1000?1500 AD University College Cork, Ireland 28th ? 29th September 2012 The Forum for Medieval and Renaissance Studies in Ireland, in...
- Authorities And Adaptations
Dr Elizabeth Boyle writes: On Friday 15th and Saturday 16th April, thirty scholars working on various aspects of medieval Irish history and literature gathered in Cambridge for an advanced research workshop on the theme of 'Authorities and Adaptations:...
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