A Popular History of Ireland, Book 02

by Thomas D'Arcy MCGEE (1825 - 1868)

06 - Brian, Ard-Righ - Battle of Clontarf

A Popular History of Ireland, Book 02

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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