Popular History of Ireland, Book 04
Thomas D'Arcy McGee
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Length 3 h 3 min
Chapters 12
First published 1868
Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassing twelve books; Book 4 begins with the first Norman invasion of the island and continues to the end of the 13th century. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
Chapters
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01 - Dermid Mcmurrogh's Negotiations and Success – The First Expedition of the Normans into Ireland Read by Sibella Denton 17:05
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02 - The Arms, Armour and Tactics of the Normans and Irish Read by Robin Cotter 14:30
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03 - The First Campaign of Earl Richard – Siege of Dublin – Death of King Dermid Mcmurrogh Read by Tony Ashworth 15:31
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04 - Second Campaign of Earl Richard – Henry II in Ireland Read by Tony Ashworth 16:22
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05 - From the Return of Henry II to England Till the Death of Earl Richard and His Principal Companions Read by Sibella Denton 15:32
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06 - The Last Years of the Ard-Righ, Roderick O'Conor Read by Tony Ashworth 17:23
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07 - Assassination of Hugh de Lacy Read by Sibella Denton 13:48
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08 - Events of the Thirteenth Century – The Normans in Connaught Read by Sibella Denton 12:36
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09 - Events of the Thirteenth Century – The Normans in Munster and Leinster Read by Sibella Denton 16:21
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10 - Events of the Thirteenth Century – The Normans in Meath and Ulster Read by Sibella Denton 15:43
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11 - Retrospect of the Norman Period in Ireland – A Glance at the Military Tactics of the Times – No Conquest of the Country in the Thirteenth Century Read by Robin Cotter 18:38
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12 - State of Society and Learning in Ireland during the Norman Period Read by Sibella Denton 9:45
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