Popular History of Ireland, Book 05

LibriVox · Audiobook · 4 episodes

Thomas D'Arcy McGee was an Irish refugee and a father of the Canadian confederation. His work on Irish history is comprehensive, encompassing twelve books; Book 5 begins with the rise of the “Red Earl” and addresses the relations between Scotland and Ireland during the time of Robert the Bruce and his immediate successors.. (Summary by Sibella Denton)

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Episodes

01 - The Rise of the Red Earl; Relations of Ireland and Scotland

Episode 1 · 11:55
02 - The Northern Irish Enter into Alliance with King Robert

Episode 2 · 12:37
03 - Bruce's Second Campaign, and Coronation at Dundalk; The Rising in Connaught; Battle of Athenry; Robert Bruce in Ireland

Episode 3 · 12:37
04 - Battle of Faughard and Death of King Edward Bruce; Consequences of His Invasion; Extinction of the Earldom of Ulster; Irish Opinion of Edward Bruce

Episode 4 · 10:37