Strongbow: The Norman Invasion of Ireland

by Conor Kostick (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-1847172006

ISBN-10: 1847172008

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The coming of the Normans to Ireland in 1169 is a pivotal moment in the country's history. It is a period full of bloodthirsty battles, both between armies and individuals. With colorful personalities and sharp political twists, 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.

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Product Details

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: O'Brien Press (February 3, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1847172008
ISBN-13: 978-1847172006
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,198,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #5091 in Books > Textbooks > Humanities > History > Europe
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

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By Rauskel on January 22, 2014

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Well researched, concise and insightful narrative. I found it a very easy read and gained some new perspectives I hadn't considered.

Highly reccomended. Kostick seems to be one of those rare breed of authors who can write both fiction and fact with ease.

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I would recommend the Norman Invasion of Ireland instead of this one

By Jean Roach on November 9, 2015

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A bit pricey and a little difficult to muddle through with all the Gaelic names. Otherwise fairly educational. I would recommend the Norman Invasion of Ireland instead of this one.

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Wonderful read for those interested in the Anglo-Norman invasion of ...

By Lita Lynn on May 29, 2015

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Wonderful read for those interested in the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. While detailed, it is written in a very succinct manner. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Need to correct rating. Gave it a one star rating accidently. It is definitely a five star book

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A very informative and interesting book.

By rob hepburn on August 23, 2015

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This book provided me with a clear understanding of the Norman invasion of Ireland
and their later assimilation into Irish culture.

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2 of 11 people found the following review helpful

Clothing on the writings of Gerald of Wales

By Richard Hogan on December 20, 2013

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I bought this book because of the author's background - PhD and gold medal from Trinity. While the book is entitled Strongholds - and you would certainly expect the author to praise the deeds and actions of its title character- I had hoped that it would also give some depth to the background of hos Irish adversaries. Instead, I found, subtly of course, a disdain for those people, similar to what you would find in Gerald of Wales. There is great background for the Norman's but the Irish seem to rise out of nowhere. Specific Normans are described as tall and handsome, wonderful hair. The Irish are described as rabble and barbaric. Additionally, the Irish are constantly described as treacherous and untrustworthy. When the Normans break their oaths, we are to understand why. At the conclusion , we are to glorify all things Norman and the Irish should be thankful for what they got. It is only in the "Further Reading" section are we told that Irish society was sophisticated and complex. The body of the book basically makes them wild aborigines, however.
The writing style is good and if you want to read about the glories of the Norman Conquest from a Norman perspective, this is your book.

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