Strongbow The Norman Invasion of Ireland

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English | 2013 | pages: 240 | ISBN: 1788493834 | EPUB | 8,1 mb
The coming of the Normans to Ireland from 1169 is a pivotal moment in the country’s history. It is a period full of bloodthirsty battles, both between armies and individuals. With colourful personalities and sharp political twists and turns, Strongbow’s story is a fascinating one.

Combining the writing style of an award-winning novelist with expert scholarship, historian Conor Kostick has written a powerful and absorbing account of the stormy affairs of an extraordinary era.
Table of Contents
Genealogical Table’ page 8
List of Historical Figures 11
Chronology 12
Maps 15
Preface 19
1 Normanitas 23
2 Humiliation 53
3 Alliance 86
4 Clashes and Reckonings 117
5 Strongbow in Ireland 141
6 1171: A Year of Crises 162
7 King Henry 11 in Ireland 186
8 Legacy 219
Afterword and Further Reading 230
Other Sources 233
Notes 234
Index 236