Story of Ireland

Story of Ireland Synopsis

"e;The Story of Ireland"e; is a 1887 work by Emily Lawless that offers the reader a fantastic overview of Irish history. The Hon. Emily Lawless (1845-1913) was an Irish historian, gardener, poet, entomologist, and novelist of the early modern period. Contents include: "e;Primeval Ireland"e;, "e;The Legends and the Legend Makers"e;, "e;Pre-Christian Ireland"e;, "e;St Patrick the Missionary"e;, "e;The First Irish Monasteries"e;, "e;St Columba and the Western Church"e;, "e;The Northern Scourge"e;, "e;Brian of the Tribute"e;, "e;From Brian to Strongbow"e;, "e;The Anglo-Norman Invasion"e;, "e;Henry II in Ireland"e;, "e;Effects of the Anglo-Norman Invasion"e;, etc. Highly recommended for those with an interest in Ireland and its colourful history. Other notable works by Lawless include: "e;A Chelsea Householder"e; (1882), "e;A Millionaire's Cousin"e; (1885), and "e;Ireland"e; (1885). Read & Co. History is proudly republishing this insightful classic now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter by Helen Edith Sichel.