Strongbow's Conquest Of Ireland

by Francis Pierrepont Barnard

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Genres: Ireland, History

236 pages, Paperback

First published March 20, 1888

Reviews

[Melisende · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite being published in 1888, this is a good introductory tome that covers the exile of Dermot MacMurrough (1166), through the Anglo-Norman invasion, particularly under Richard de Clare, and finishes up with the defeat of John de Courcy and the assassination of Hugh de Lacy (1186).

It is written in excerpt form, and is based upon the writings of the day, notably Gerald of Wales, the Annals of Clonmacnoise, the Annals of the Four Masters, Roger of Hoveden and the Annals of Ulster.

A decent entry level history of the period - a jumping off point for more indepth research.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure what I was expecting, but I came away more informed about the period that's for sure. It did get dry at times, as all histories can, but this was a good one overall.

**I received a copy from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for a review**