The General History Of Ireland

By Jeoffry Keating

The General History of Ireland is a comprehensive account of the history of Ireland written by Jeoffry Keating, an Irish historian and poet, in the 17th century. The book covers the period from the mythical origins of Ireland to the 17th century, detailing the major events, figures, and cultural developments that shaped the country's history.Keating's work draws heavily on earlier Irish annals and chronicles, as well as on his own knowledge of Irish language and culture. He weaves together a narrative that encompasses the pre-Christian era, the arrival of Christianity and the early monastic period, the Viking invasions, the Norman conquest, the Tudor conquest, and the various political and religious conflicts that marked Ireland's history up to his own time.The book is notable for its rich descriptions of Irish mythology and folklore, as well as for its detailed accounts of battles, political intrigues, and cultural achievements. Keating also provides insights into the customs, beliefs, and social structures of the various Irish tribes and kingdoms that existed throughout the centuries.Overall, The General History of Ireland is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Ireland, and remains an important work of Irish literature and scholarship to this day.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: 1432526413
• ISBN13: 9781432526412
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 596 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"