Strongbow: the Norman invasion of Ireland

Description

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 account of the stormy affairs of an extraordinary era.;Cover; Title Page; DEDICATION; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; Contents; Genealogical Table; List of Historical Figures; Chronology; Maps; Preface; CHAPTER 1: Normanitas; CHAPTER 2: Humiliation; CHAPTER 3: Alliance; CHAPTER 4: Clashes and Reckonings; CHAPTER 5: Strongbow in Ireland; CHAPTER 6: 1171: A Year of Crises; CHAPTER 7: King Henry II in Ireland; CHAPTER 8: Legacy; Afterword and Further Reading; Other Sources; Notes; A, B, C; Index; D, E, F; G, H, I; J, K, L; M, N, O; P, Q, R; S, T, U; V, W, X; Plates; About the Author; Copyright; Other Books.