The Irish Legend Or McDonnell And The Norman De Borgos: A Biographical Tale (1845)

by Archibald McSparran

Book Overview

The Irish Legend or McDonnell and the Norman De Borgos: A Biographical Tale is a book written by Archibald McSparran and published in 1845. The book tells the story of McDonnell, an Irishman who lived during the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. McDonnell was a brave and noble warrior who fought against the invading Normans, particularly the De Borgos family, who were known for their cruelty and oppression of the Irish people. The book is a biographical tale that follows McDonnell's life and his struggle against the Normans. It explores the themes of heroism, courage, and patriotism, as well as the complex relationships between the Irish and the Normans during this tumultuous time in Irish history. McSparran's writing style is descriptive and vivid, bringing to life the characters and events of the story. The book is also notable for its historical accuracy, as McSparran drew on extensive research to ensure that the events and customs depicted in the book were authentic to the time period. Overall, The Irish Legend or McDonnell and the Norman De Borgos: A Biographical Tale is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in Irish history, particularly the Norman invasion and its impact on Irish society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437299148
• ISBN13: 9781437299144
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"