Vittorio di Martino

Roman Ireland

Dublin 2006

Stron XI+208, format: 15x21 cm

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A ground-breaking book argues for the Roman influence in Ireland. Drawing upon fresh archaeological research, some of which was kept secret until recently, Roman Ireland provides a fresh reconsideration of this subject, highlighting the common Indo-European roots of Roman and Irish culture. It outlines the early influence of Latin on the Irish language, the Roman contribution to the shaping of Irish art and the crucial function of trade in opening new contacts between the Irish and Roman worlds. The influence of Rome on social life, metallurgy, craftsmanship, and farming is also discussed. Finally, new insights are provided on the importance of Christianization as a vehicle of Romanization in Ireland and the likely occurrence of at least one Roman military invasion of Ireland.

CONTENTS

List of Illustrations VII
Preface IX
Acknowledgements XI
Chapter 1: The First Invasion 1
Chapter 2: Roman Fashion in Celtic Ireland 35
Chapter 3: Roman Farming and Irish Ring-Forts 58
Chapter 4: Latin and the Origin of Literacy in Ireland 75
Chapter 5: A Second Invasion? 92
Chapter 6: Traders and Geographers 114
Chapter 7: Gods and the Other World 135
Chapter 8: Irish Art between Nature and Abstraction 161
References 181
Index 193