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Saint Patrick Retold: The Legend and History of Ireland's Patron Saint

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Saint Patrick Retold: The Legend and History of Ireland's Patron Saint
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr. Roy Flechner
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
ISBN/Barcode 9780691217468
ClassificationsDewey:270.2092
Audience
General
Illustrations 9 b/w illus. 2 maps.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 2 March 2021
Publication Country United States

Description

A gripping biography that sheds provocative new light on the life of Saint Patrick Saint Patrick was, by his own admission, a controversial figure. Convicted in a trial by his elders in Britain and hounded by rumors that he settled in Ireland for financial gain, the man who was to become Ireland's patron saint battled against great odds before s

Author Biography

Roy Flechner is associate professor of early medieval history at University College Dublin. His books include The Hibernensis (two volumes) and Making Laws for a Christian Society.

Reviews

"Winner of the Hagiography Society Book Prize"