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.
31THE FIRST CONTESTED ELECTION.
2PRE-CHRISTIAN IRELAND.
32OLD AND NEW OWNERS.
3ST. PATRICK THE MISSIONARY.
33STRAFFORD.
4THE FIRST IRISH MONASTERIES.
34'FORTY-ONE.
5ST. COLUMBA AND THE WESTERN CHURCH.
35THE WATERS SPREAD.
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6THE NORTHERN SCOURGE.
36CIVIL WAR.
7BRIAN OF THE TRIBUTE.
37THE CONFUSION DEEPENS.
8FROM BRIAN TO STRONGBOW.
38CROMWELL IN IRELAND.
9THE ANGLO-NORMAN INVASION.
39CROMWELL'S METHODS.
10HENRY II. IN IRELAND.
40THE ACT OF SETTLEMENT.
11EFFECTS OF THE ANGLO-NORMAN INVASION.
41OPPRESSION AND COUNTER OPPRESSION.
12JOHN IN IRELAND.
42WILLIAM AND JAMES IN IRELAND.
13THE LORDS PALATINE.
43THE TREATY OF LIMERICK.
14EDWARD BRUCE IN IRELAND.
44THE PENAL CODE.
15THE STATUTE OF KILKENNY.
45THE COMMERCIAL CODE.
16RICHARD II. IN IRELAND.
46MOLYNEUX AND SWIFT.
17THE DEEPEST DEPTHS.
47HENRY FLOOD.
18THE KILDARES IN THE ASCENDANT.
48HENRY GRATTAN.
19FALL OF THE HOUSE OF KILDARE.
49THE IRISH VOLUNTEERS.
20THE ACT OF SUPREMACY.
50DANGER SIGNALS.
21THE NEW DEPARTURE.
51THE FITZWILLIAM DISAPPOINTMENT.
22THE FIRST PLANTATIONS.
52'NINETY-EIGHT.
23WARS AGAINST SHANE O'NEILL.
53THE UNION.
24BETWEEN TWO STORMS.
54O'CONNELL AND CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION.
25THE DESMOND REBELLION.
55"YOUNG IRELAND."
26BETWEEN TWO MORE STORMS.
56THE FAMINE.
27BATTLE OF THE YELLOW FORD.
57THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT.
28THE ESSEX FAILURE.
58CONCLUSION.
29END OF THE TYRONE REBELLION.
59AUTHORITIES.
30THE FLIGHT OF THE EARLS.
60INDEX.
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