Plantagenet Ireland

A deep dive into Plantagenet rule and its lasting impact on Ireland.

For two centuries after 1199, Ireland was shaped by Plantagenet kings. Robin Frame explores the island's ties to the English crown through law, administration, and the allegiance of a settler elite. Discover how English law and government affected Irish society, and how aristocratic families influenced the course of history. This book provides a nuanced perspective on the political and cultural dynamics of medieval Ireland.

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