Dermot Macmorrogh; Or the Conquest of Ireland: An Historical Tale of the Twelfth Century in Four Cantos (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432632922)

""Dermot MacMorrogh; Or The Conquest Of Ireland"" is a historical tale set in the twelfth century, written in four cantos by John Quincy Adams. The story follows the eponymous Dermot MacMorrogh, an Irish king who seeks to regain his throne after being exiled by a rival clan. To achieve this, he enlists the help of Norman knights led by Richard de Clare, also known as Strongbow. Together, they engage in battles against other Irish clans and ultimately succeed in conquering parts of Ireland. The book presents a fictionalized account of the historical events that took place during the Norman invasion of Ireland, with a focus on the political and military strategies employed by the various factions involved. Adams' writing style is poetic and descriptive, with vivid depictions of the landscapes and characters that populate the story. Overall, ""Dermot MacMorrogh; Or The Conquest Of Ireland"" is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Irish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Quincy Former Ow Adams
ISBN-10: 1432632922
ISBN-13: 9781432632922
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d