Brian Boru: A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History

Discover the remarkable life of Brian Boru... Free BONUS Inside! Ireland is a country steeped in history, myth, and legend. During ancient times a long line of kings reined over this fairytale land, and one of those kings was a man named Brian Boru. Ruling the Emerald Isle from 1002 to 1014, Brian’s tenure is indeed so immersed in mythology that it is sometimes hard to glean the fact from the fiction. But Brian Boru himself was not the product of a fanciful tale—he did indeed exist in the flesh. His body is buried at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh where countless admirers of his life still come to visit. In 2014, as a testament to his enduring character, at the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf and Brian Boru’s ultimate demise, thousands made their way to the site of the former fray to pay homage. This book seeks to flesh out every detail of his character and his experiences as they transpired. Discover a plethora of topics such as Ireland in the Viking Age Early Life in Kincora Rise to Power The High King of Ireland The Battle of Clontarf Death and Burial And much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on Brian Boru, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!

Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction, Ebooks, Ireland, Amazon

97 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 17, 2020

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Reviews

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Irish King that Shaped a Nation

Brian Boru sounds like someone you think you went to high school with, not an Irish king born in 941 CE and someone who is still being honored today. The 1,000 year anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf and Boru’s death was commemorated in 2014.

I love Hourly History books for two reasons:
1. The subject is presented in a concise, well-written format that allows me to decide if I wish to pursue the topic in more depth.
2. They also prove my point that a good book does not need to be 400 pages long. About bees.

Thank you, Hourly History writer(s).

Sincerely,

An Ardent Fan

[Michael P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book offers a good, brief history of one of the most famous high kings of Ireland. It documents his rise from a guerrilla fighter against Norse invaders to uniting Ireland under his rule. The book is careful to acknowledge that much of what we "know" about Boru is shrouded in myth and explicitly states whenever the evidence doesn't necessarily match the traditional story. This is an easy read for anyone who wants to know more about their Irish heritage.

[Douglas Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short but well-thought summary

If you have ever had even a passing contact with Irish people, or their descendants overseas, the name of Brian Boru has to have come up. And unlike many of the mythical heros and heroines, it is easy to say and remember. So here's a quick biography that also manages to include the historical context. Another great job by Hourly History.

[Evelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just what I needed – a concise overview of Brian Boru's life, his rise to power, the main players in Ireland at the time, and a brief comment on the legacy of the events. Actually very helpful as a supplement to heavier texts such as the much drier An Illustrated History of Ireland from Ad 400 to 1800 by Mary Francis Cusack, which I'm ploughing through at time of review.

[Carolyn Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

High King of Ireland united his people.

In true Hourly History fashion another straight forward history lesson that is filled with a depth of information and delivered in an understandable and short format.

[Ginger Zimmerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read regarding Irish history!

This was a great little read about Brian B ow, High King of Ireland. I really enjoyed it and learned some things e never knew before! Highly recommend!

[DavidO · Rating 4 out of 5]

Important?

Was Brian Boru an important historical figure? Maybe but this book doesn't make a strong case for it. Allegedly he kicked the Vikings out of Ireland, but the book admits that that isn't even probably true.

[Glenn Lygrisse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good history lesson

Not a household name foe most. This short book fills in a void for Irish history. A good start for further study.

[George Polansky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good review of early Irish history.

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Take an hour and learn something today!

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Short and too the point. Gave some lovely insights into the Irish Legend that is Brian Boru.

[Sumit Bansal · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Legend of Brian Boru.

This Book clearly describes the legend of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland. Very interesting and informative to read.

[Sharon Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Obviously, from the title, this is not a comprehensive historical narrative. I find these one-hour histories great teasers. If you just want a quick overview of a subject, they are perfect. Other than his name I really didn't know anything about Brian Boru. Next time I did into more detailed Irish history I'll have a bit of background.

[JediMasterPercy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun fact learned: the harp on a Guinness bottle represents Brian Boru. The high king of Ireland who stopped the Norse invasion in the early 1,000s.

[sean mackin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast read

This is a short book that deals with the highlights of Brian's life. It is informative and well-written for a quick read

[Mozelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basic information

I wish I could say those names in the book, but no! Battles and 3 wives per king? Very interesting!

[nickwalbridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, concise, and informative. 75 and still learning about subjects I had no knowledge of before reading this book
Thank you.

[Alinnarossa · Rating 5 out of 5]

the famous high king of Ireland. it was brief biography about him but it successfully made me interested in him. highly recommended, you'd feel like you are reading a fantasy medieval kingdom novel.