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The Historical Works Of Giraldus Cambrensis: Containing The Topography Of Ireland, And The History Of The Conquest Of Ireland (1863)

The Historical Works Of Giraldus Cambrensis: Containing The Topography Of Ireland, And The History Of The Conquest Of Ireland (1863)

Cambrensis, Giraldus
Hoare, Richard Colt
Wright, Thomas

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Fiction AnthologiesFrench HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165241404
ISBN13: 9781165241408
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 534
Weight: 2.09
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Historical Works of Giraldus Cambrensis is a book that contains two major works by the author. The first work is titled Topography of Ireland and it provides a detailed account of the geography, culture, and customs of Ireland during the 12th century. The book covers various topics such as the landscape, climate, flora and fauna, social structure, religion, and language of Ireland. It also includes interesting anecdotes and legends about the country.The second work in the book is titled History of the Conquest of Ireland and it narrates the events and circumstances that led to the Norman invasion of Ireland in the late 12th century. The book describes the political, religious, and military conflicts that took place between the Irish and the Normans, and how the latter gradually gained control over the country. The author also provides his own observations and opinions about the events, and gives insights into the motives and strategies of the different parties involved.Overall, The Historical Works of Giraldus Cambrensis is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in the history, culture, and politics of Ireland during the medieval period. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, and it provides a unique perspective on the Irish society and its interactions with the outside world.Also, The Itinerary Through Wales, And The Description Of Wales.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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