Publisher's Synopsis
Strongbow's Conquest of Ireland is a historical account of the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century by author Francis Pierrepont Barnard. The book chronicles the events leading up to the invasion, including the political and religious tensions between the Irish and the Normans. It also details the military strategies and battles that took place, as well as the key figures involved, such as Strongbow himself and the Irish king, Dermot MacMurrough. Barnard provides a detailed analysis of the impact of the invasion on Irish society, including the changes in land ownership, the introduction of feudalism, and the long-lasting effects on Irish culture and identity. Overall, Strongbow's Conquest of Ireland is a comprehensive and insightful historical account of a pivotal moment in Irish history.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.
