Häftad, Engelska, 2023
Strongbow
The Norman Invasion of Ireland
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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 book about the Normans in Ireland, and the stormy affairs of an extraordinary era.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum: 2023-05-22
- Mått: 130 x 196 x 15 mm
- Vikt: 194 g
- Format: Häftad
- Språk: Engelska
- Antal sidor: 240
- Upplaga: 2
- Förlag: O'Brien Press Ltd
- ISBN: 9781788493833
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Conor Kostick is a novelist and historian living in Dublin; he holds a PhD and a gold medal from Trinity College Dublin. His research into medieval history has won a number of awards, including the Dublinia Medieval Essay Prize, the Marsh’s Library Fellowship, and the prestigious European Marie Curie award. His other history books include The Siege of Jerusalem: Crusade and Conquest in 1099; Revolution in Ireland and – together with Lorcan Collins –The Easter Rising: A Guide to Dublin.
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a lively and engaging read; a perfect introduction to history for anyone who thinks it stuffy or boring
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