Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters Volume 2: The Earliest Period to the Year 1616 is a historical book written by John O'Donovan in 1856. The book is a compilation of the annals of Ireland, which were originally written in Irish Gaelic by four scholars known as the Four Masters. The annals cover the earliest period of Irish history up to the year 1616. This volume of the book contains a translation of the annals from the original Irish Gaelic into English. It includes detailed accounts of the major events ...
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Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters Volume 2: The Earliest Period to the Year 1616 is a historical book written by John O'Donovan in 1856. The book is a compilation of the annals of Ireland, which were originally written in Irish Gaelic by four scholars known as the Four Masters. The annals cover the earliest period of Irish history up to the year 1616. This volume of the book contains a translation of the annals from the original Irish Gaelic into English. It includes detailed accounts of the major events in Irish history, such as the arrival of the Celts, the Viking invasions, and the Norman conquest. The book also provides information on the political and social structures of Ireland during this period, including the reigns of various kings and the establishment of the Irish church.John O'Donovan was an Irish linguist and historian who played a significant role in the revival of Irish Gaelic language and culture in the 19th century. He spent many years studying and translating the annals of Ireland, and his work has been widely praised for its accuracy and attention to detail.Overall, Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters Volume 2: The Earliest Period to the Year 1616 is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, particularly during the early periods of its development.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.
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