A Child's History of IrelandSandycroft Publishing - History Written by one of Ireland’s most noted cultural historians, this beautifully written and illustrated work covers Irish history from the earliest times to the mid-nineteenth century. Although written for children, the author admitted in his introduction that adults had found it equally readable and informative. Starting with an explanation of the ancient originating legends of the Irish people, the author sorts out fact from fiction in an entertaining story-telling manner, keeping the narrative gripping and eventful through the centuries of tumultuous Irish history. Read about Irish Paganism, the conversion to Christianity, the Viking and Danish invasions, the history-turning Anglo-Norman invasion, and the long centuries of bloody and violent struggle with the English overlords. All of the famous characters of Irish history appear in order: St. Patrick, Silken Thomas, Shane O’Neill, Hugh O’Neill, right up to Daniel O'Connell. Along the way, dramatic events such as the invasion of Oliver Cromwell, the Siege of Derry, the Battle of the Boyne, the infamous Penal Laws, and much, much more, are reviewed in this exciting and highly satisfying overview. Now completely reset, with original and new illustrations. |
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... Ulster CHAPTER XLIII: Strafford CHAPTER XLIV: The Rebellion of 1641 CHAPTER XLV: The Confederation of Kilkenny: The Battle of Benburb CHAPTER XLVI: Oliver Cromwell CHAPTER XLVII: Ireland after the Restoration CHAPTER XLVIII: The Siege ...
... Ulster were reckoned the best in the world; so that, like wolf-dogs, they were valued everywhere on the Continent, and were often sent as presents to kings. The country, from the earliest times, was noted for its abundance. Skeleton of ...
... Ulster, Leinster, Munster, Connaught, and Meath. Ulster, in its coastline, extended from the Boyne round northwards to the little river Drowes, which issues from Lough Melvin, and flows between the counties of Donegal and Leitrim ...
... Ulster to Leinster. Finally, in the later subdivisions of the country, Meath disappeared altogether as a province, and the four older provinces still remain. Over each province there was a ri or king; and there was a king over all ...
... Ulster, built the palace of Emain or Emania, which continued to be the residence of the kings of Ulster for more than six hundred years. The remains of this palace, consisting of a great mound surrounded by earthen ramparts, now called ...
Contents
The Rebellion of Hugh ONeill | |
The Battle of the Yellow Ford | |
The Earl of Essex | |
The Turn of the Tide Battle of Kinsale | |
The Siege of Dunboy | |
The Retreat of Sullivan Beare | |
The Flight of the Earls | |
The Plantation of Ulster | |
The Danish Wars | |
The Battle of ClontarfPart I | |
The Eve of the Invasion | |
The AngloNorman Invasion | |
The AngloIrish Lords | |
John De Courcy | |
Turmoil | |
Edward Bruce | |
The Statute of Kilkenny | |
Art Mac Murrogh Kavanagh | |
How Ireland Fared during the Wars of the Roses | |
Poynings | |
The Geraldines | |
The Rebellion of Silken Thomas | |
Submission of the Chiefs | |
New Causes of Strife | |
The Rebellion of Shane ONeill | |
The Geraldine Rebellion | |
The Plantations | |
Hugh Roe ODonnell | |
Strafford | |
The Rebellion of 1641 | |
The Confederation of Kilkenny The Battle of Benburb | |
Oliver Cromwell | |
Ireland after the Restoration | |
The Siege of DerryPart I | |
The Battle of the Boyne | |
The Siege of LimerickPart I | |
Athlone and Aughrim | |
The Second Siege and Treaty of Limerick | |
The Penal Laws | |
Laws to Repress Irish Trade and Manufacture | |
The Beginning of the Parliamentary Struggle | |
Discontent and Danger | |
The Volunteers | |
Legislative Independence | |
Grattans Parliament | |
Revival of Secret Societies | |
Catholic Progress towards Emancipation | |
Catholic Disappointment | |
Towards the Brink of the Precipice | |
The Rebellion of 1798 | |
The Union | |
Catholic Emancipation | |
From Emancipation to the Death of OConnell | |