A Popular History of Ireland, Book 02
by Thomas D'Arcy MCGEE (1825 - 1868)
Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassing twelve books; Book 2 begins with the Norse or Danish invasion of the island and continues through the end of the Viking period. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
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A Popular History of Ireland, Book 02:
02 - Kings of the Ninth Century ,
03 - Reign of Flan "of the Shannon" ,
04 - Kings of the Tenth Century ,
05 - Reign of Malachy II and Rivalry of Brian ,
06 - Brian, Ard-Righ - Battle of Clontarf ,
07 - Effects of the Rivalry of Brian and Malachy on the Ancient Constitution ,
08 - Latter Days of the Northmen in Ireland