Strongbow
The Norman Invasion of Ireland
Format:Paperback
Publisher:O'Brien Press Ltd
Published:22nd May '23
Should be back in stock very soon
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.
a lively and engaging read; a perfect introduction to history for anyone who thinks it stuffy or boring
-- Irish Rootsreally enjoyable
-- Newstalk’s Talking Historythis is the book for you
-- Newstalk’s Talking HistoryBeautifully written
-- Clare County ExpISBN: 9781788493833
Dimensions: 196mm x 130mm x 15mm
Weight: 194g
240 pages
2nd New edition