Comprises two parts which examine social and chronological history, and how Gaelic society was influenced by Christianity and paganism. There is also a compilation of histories by ethnic group and tribe. Adey (English, U. of Victoria) completes his study of English hymnody which began with Hymns and the Christian new work he surveys the contents of English hymnody, primarily between 1700 and 1939, investigating the social context in which the hymns were sung and their influence on the singers. Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR