1014: Brian Boru & the Battle for Ireland

by Morgan Llywelyn

Overview

"A deftly written history that reads as smoothly as a novel." — Midwest Book Review. Page-turning exploration of the life, loves, and battles of 11th-century Irish warrior king Brian Boru.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486846422
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	03/18/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Morgan Llywelyn is the author of such critically acclaimed novels as the New York Times bestseller Lion of Ireland, The Last Prince of Ireland, The Horse Goddess, Bard, 1916, and 1921. She is recognized in Ireland and the United States as an expert on both Irish history and folklore.

Table of Contents

Author's Note
Foreword The Rt. Hon. Conor O’Brien 
Introduction
Prologue: Morning 
Ireland 
Ireland in the Tenth Century 
Vikings 
The Principals 
A Spark in Dry Tinder
The Northern Conspiracy
Call to Arms
The Dragons Are Coming 
The Week Before
The Battleground 
Battle Morning: Sunrise, 23 April 1014 
Attack! 
The End of the Day
Sunset 
Chapter 15 Afterword 
‘Kincora’ 
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