What was the distribution of wealth in Ireland c. 1300?

Exploring medieval Ireland’s economy via papal taxation records.   By Chris Chevallier There are multiple obstacles hindering the study of the Irish medieval economy. Regionalism and political divisions spatially limited the effective administrative reach of the colonial government. Shifting alliances, conflict and a frontier in constant flux exacerbated this issue. Concerning existing records, colonial financial ... Read more

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