BRIAN BORU AND THE BATTLE OF CLONTARF By Sean Duffy (Paperback / softback)

Description: Shop Home Items For Sale Feedback Contact Us BRIAN BORU AND THE BATTLE OF CLONTARF Brian Boru is the most famous Irish person before the modern era, whose death at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 is one of the few events in the whole of Ireland's medieval history to retain a place in the popular imagination. Once, we were told that Brian, the great Christian king, gave his life in a battle on Good Friday against pagan Viking enemies whose defeat banished them from Ireland forever. More recent interpretations of the Battle of Clontarf have played down the role of the Vikings and portrayed it as merely the final act in a rebellion against Brian, the king of Munster, by his enemies in Leinster and Dublin. This book proposes a far-reaching reassessment of Brian Boru and Clontarf. By examining Brian's family history and tracing his career from its earliest days, it uncovers the origins of Brian's greatness and explains precisely how he changed Irish political life forever. Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf offers a new interpretation of the role of the Vikings in Irish affairs and explains how Brian emerged from obscurity to attain the high-kingship of Ireland because of his exploitation of the Viking presence. And it concludes that Clontarf was deemed a triumph, despite Brian's death, because of what he averted-a major new Viking offensive in Ireland-on that fateful day. Reviews:'I cannot recommend enough Sean Duffy's book for its readability and the enormity of backbreaking historical scholarship lightly borne and compellingly presented.'Dr Pat Wallace, Director Emeritus of the National Museum of Ireland'This scholarly, sympathetic book expertly unpicks legend and propaganda to uncover the real figure, offering an important reassessment of his place in Irish history.' Donnchadh O Corrain, Irish Times Weekend Review Reading Essentials Bestsellers Mystery & Thrillers Children's Books View all categories Welcome to BookWanderers Our eBay store offers Discover an extensive selection of titles for every reader's taste - fiction, history, culinary, self-improvement, and more. Enjoy a seamless online shopping experience, explore, and acquire your favorite reads from home. eBay Message Payment We accept PayPal, and all major credit cards & debit cards,please message us for details if needed. Shipping We are normally take 1 business days shipped your order. We Standard Delivery with tracking. We provide 100% FREE shipping on all orders Returns If you have a problem with the items you purchased from us or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us before leaving any type of feedback, and we will do our best to make things right for you. Buyers have 30 days (unless mentioned otherwise) to return their item for full refund or exchange. Return shipping is to be paid by the buyer unless the item is defective or not as described. Please return the item in original packaging and condition as received. Why customerâ€™s love us? "Thank you for delivering so quickly tried my fryer out a few times now very pleased" Buyer: M***5 (165) "Exactly as described. Very pleased with the transaction. Thank you." Buyer: E***3 (447) "Thank you for an easy, pleasant transaction. Excellent buyer. A++++++." Buyer: B***D (77744) "Quick Delivery, Good Service & good price, no problems would use again A+++" Buyer: O***K (3019) View All Reviews Useful Links Store Home Feedback Items For Sale Contact Us New Arrivals Shop with Secure Payment Â© Copyright 2023, New Age Quality UK. All rights reserved. Made with by newAgeDesignUK.org

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