Length10h 42m
About this audiobook
In "The Story of Ireland," Emily Lawless crafts a meticulously detailed narrative that interweaves the rich tapestry of Irish history, culture, and mythology. Written during the late 19th century, Lawless employs a lyrical prose style that reflects the romantic ideals of her time while striving for historical accuracy. This book, positioned within the broader context of the Irish Revival, delves into the complexities of Ireland's struggle for identity and autonomy, offering readers an evocative exploration of its past, from ancient times through the political turbulence of her contemporary era. Emily Lawless, an accomplished novelist, poet, and historian, was deeply influenced by her Irish heritage and the socio-political climate of her time. Growing up in a prominent Anglo-Irish family, she gained firsthand insights into the cultural dichotomies of Ireland. Her passionate advocacy for Irish culture and her concern for the future of her homeland undoubtedly fueled her desire to document its history in a narrative that is as informative as it is poetic. For readers seeking a profound understanding of Ireland's past, Lawless's "The Story of Ireland" serves as an essential companion. It not only educates but also inspires, making it a valuable addition to the libraries of historians, literature enthusiasts, and those captivated by the intricate weave of Ireland's cultural legacy.
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GenreHistory
Length10 hrs 42 mins
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Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE LEGENDS AND THE LEGEND MAKERS.
26BETWEEN TWO MORE STORMS.
2PRE-CHRISTIAN IRELAND.
27BATTLE OF THE YELLOW FORD.
3ST. PATRICK THE MISSIONARY.
28THE ESSEX FAILURE.
4THE FIRST IRISH MONASTERIES.
29END OF THE TYRONE REBELLION.
5ST. COLUMBA AND THE WESTERN CHURCH.
30THE FLIGHT OF THE EARLS.
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6THE NORTHERN SCOURGE.
31THE FIRST CONTESTED ELECTION.
7BRIAN OF THE TRIBUTE.
32OLD AND NEW OWNERS.
8FROM BRIAN TO STRONGBOW.
33STRAFFORD.
9THE ANGLO-NORMAN INVASION.
34'FORTY-ONE.
10HENRY II. IN IRELAND.
35THE WATERS SPREAD.
11EFFECTS OF THE ANGLO-NORMAN INVASION.
36CIVIL WAR.
12JOHN IN IRELAND.
37THE CONFUSION DEEPENS.
13THE LORDS PALATINE.
38CROMWELL IN IRELAND.
14EDWARD BRUCE IN IRELAND.
39CROMWELL'S METHODS.
15THE STATUTE OF KILKENNY.
40THE ACT OF SETTLEMENT.
16RICHARD II. IN IRELAND.
41OPPRESSION AND COUNTER OPPRESSION.
17THE DEEPEST DEPTHS.
42WILLIAM AND JAMES IN IRELAND.
18THE KILDARES IN THE ASCENDANT.
43THE TREATY OF LIMERICK.
19FALL OF THE HOUSE OF KILDARE.
44THE PENAL CODE.
20THE ACT OF SUPREMACY.
45THE COMMERCIAL CODE.
21THE NEW DEPARTURE.
46MOLYNEUX AND SWIFT.
22THE FIRST PLANTATIONS.
47HENRY FLOOD.
23WARS AGAINST SHANE O'NEILL.
48HENRY GRATTAN.
24BETWEEN TWO STORMS.
49THE IRISH VOLUNTEERS.
25THE DESMOND REBELLION.
50DANGER SIGNALS.
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