Publisher's Synopsis
Forus Feasa Air Eirinn: Keating's History of Ireland, Book 1, Part 1 (1880) is a historical book written by Geoffrey Keating. The book is written in the Irish language and was first published in 1634. It is a comprehensive history of Ireland, covering the period from the mythical arrival of the Celts to the early Christian period. The book is divided into two parts, with Book 1 covering the period from the arrival of the Celts to the reign of King Conor Mac Nessa. Part 1 of Book 1 focuses on the arrival of the Celts and their settlement in Ireland, as well as the legendary figures who ruled over the country during this time. It also covers the arrival of St. Patrick and the spread of Christianity throughout Ireland.Keating's History of Ireland is an important work in Irish literature and history, as it is one of the earliest attempts to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of Ireland's past. The book is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with Keating using traditional Irish storytelling techniques to bring the history of Ireland to life. Overall, Forus Feasa Air Eirinn: Keating's History of Ireland, Book 1, Part 1 (1880) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history, culture, and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
