The Irish novelist Emily Lawless guides newcomers along what she calls the long, dark road of Irish history. She begins with primeval Ireland and its legend-makers, then follows St. Patrick, the early monasteries, Columba, the Viking raids, Brian of the Tribute, the Anglo-Norman invasion under Strongbow and Henry II, and on through the Tudor conquest and later centuries.
A graceful one-volume history for readers wanting an approachable start on Ireland’s past. Download the free EPUB.