Conquest (1921)

By Gerald O'Donovan

Book Overview

Conquest is a historical novel written by Gerald O'Donovan and published in 1921. The book is set during the 16th century in Ireland and follows the story of a young man named Hugh O'Neill, who becomes the leader of the Gaelic Irish in their fight against English rule. O'Neill is a proud and determined warrior who is fiercely loyal to his people and their traditions. He faces many challenges, including betrayal and treachery from his own people, as well as the might of the English army. Throughout the book, O'Donovan vividly portrays the brutality and violence of the conflicts between the Irish and English, as well as the political and religious tensions of the time. Conquest is a gripping and powerful novel that captures the spirit and struggles of the Irish people during a pivotal period in their history.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: 1164188461
• ISBN13: 9781164188469
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"