Publisher's Synopsis
""The English Conquest of Ireland A.D. 1166-1185: Mainly from the Expugnatio Hibernica of Giraldus Cambrensis; Part I, The Text"" is a historical book written by Frederick James Furnivall. The book is a detailed account of the English conquest of Ireland from 1166 to 1185, with a primary focus on the Expugnatio Hibernica of Giraldus Cambrensis. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part being the text of the Expugnatio Hibernica, which is a Latin chronicle of the conquest. The second part of the book consists of notes and commentary by Furnivall, providing additional context and insight into the events described in the text. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland and the Anglo-Norman conquest.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.