Strongbow's Conquest Of Ireland (1888)

Strongbow's Conquest of Ireland is a historical account of the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century, written by Francis Pierrepont Barnard and first published in 1888. The book details the events leading up to the invasion, including the political and religious tensions between the Irish and the Normans, as well as the motivations of the key players involved. The central figure of the book is Richard de Clare, also known as Strongbow, who led the Norman forces into Ireland and played a pivotal role in the conquest. The book describes the battles and sieges that took place, as well as the political maneuvering and alliances that shaped the outcome of the invasion. Barnard's account is based on contemporary sources and provides a detailed and engaging narrative of one of the most significant events in Irish history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, the Normans, or medieval Europe.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.