A Popular History of Ireland, Book 02
Thomas D'Arcy McGee
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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 2 begins with the Norse or Danish invasion of the island and continues through the end of the Viking period. (Summary by Sibella Denton) (2 hr 48 min)
Chapters
01 - The Danish Invasion | 23:01 | Read by Joan Freeman |
02 - Kings of the Ninth Century | 35:04 | Read by Maire Rhode |
03 - Reign of Flan "of the Shannon" | 15:40 | Read by Sibella Denton |
04 - Kings of the Tenth Century | 28:29 | Read by Leon Mire |
05 - Reign of Malachy II and Rivalry of Brian | 16:58 | Read by Sibella Denton |
06 - Brian, Ard-Righ - Battle of Clontarf | 21:22 | Read by Joan Freeman |
07 - Effects of the Rivalry of Brian and Malachy on the Ancient Constitution | 12:59 | Read by Sibella Denton |
08 - Latter Days of the Northmen in Ireland | 15:09 | Read by Sibella Denton |