Erin's blood royal : the Gaelic noble dynasties of Ireland
"In the Tudor Wars of Conquest few Gaelic aristocrats survived. Today, only nineteen families maintain their ancient titles and are given 'courtesy recognition' by the modern Irish state. They live in Ireland and England, but also in places as far apart as Spain, Portugal, Zimbabwe, Australia and the USA. They still meet regularly in Ireland and play an active part in Irish cultural life." "Peter Berresford Ellis elucidates their extraordinary histories, the struggle for survival and their current lifestyles. With the full co-operation and approval of the families and a foreword by The MacCarthy Mor, Prince of Desmond, Berresford Ellis is able to give not only the history but also a unique picture of the Gaelic aristocracy's role in today's world including their relationship to the modern republic."--BOOK JACKET
Print Book, English, 1999
Constable, London, 1999