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The article discusses a book titled "Magnates and Merchants in Early Modern Kilkenny," edited by Jane Fenlon and Sarah Maguire. The book focuses on the merchant families in Kilkenny during the 1500s and their relationship with the Earls of Ormonde. It explores the trade and architecture of Kilkenny during this period, as well as the influence of neighboring towns and the power dynamics within the Butler family. The book also highlights the role of Margaret Butler, Countess of Ormonde, in securing her husband's victory and her patronage of tomb sculpture. The article praises the book for its accessibility and inclusion of visual representations. [Extracted from the article] |
