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Loading... Principes De Irlanda, Los (Spanish Edition) (original 2004; edition 2007)by Edward Rutherford (Author)
Work InformationThe Princes of Ireland: The Dublin Saga by Edward Rutherfurd (2004)
   No current Talk conversations about this book. Excellent Irish history lesson (  ) kakadoo202 | May 14, 2022 |  If you like books in the manner of James Michener, then this one is for you. Rutherfurd has begun the history of Dublin from its earliest days as a small settlement around a dark pool. This book goes up to the Reformation; there is a second volume. I did get lost in the names at times, only because they aren't generally familiar to me. The family tree at the beginning was immensely helpful, as was the pronunciation guide in the back. ( ) hobbitprincess | Nov 4, 2021 | I have always been afraid to pick up a Rutherford book, so when I found this one at a used book sale for a buck I decided it was time. This story begins in the time of St. Patrick in the city of Dublin and continues through the ages, following connected relatives. Seeing Dublin through the eyes of the mighty, the religious, the common man you get a beautiful, yet sometimes brutal portrait of the city and the people who lived there. At over 700 pages, you need to expect it to drag on at times. This is the only reason I could not offer up 5 stars. It appears that true fans of Rutherford find this book not one of their favorites. That alone urges me to continue reading this author. The Dublin Saga is 2 books, so I will move on to that one before venturing further. ( ) JBroda | Sep 24, 2021 | Great Audible book. Wonderful for long car rides and long hikes ( ) scoene | Jul 13, 2021 | Long ago. Long before Saint Patrick came. Before the coming of the Celtic tribes. Before the Gaelic language was spoken. At the time of Irish gods who have not even left their names. So little can be said with certainty; yet facts can be established. In and upon the earth, evidence of their presence remains. And, as people have done since tales were told, we may imagine. In those ancient times, on a certain winter's morning, a small event occurred. This we know. It must have happened many times: year after year, we may suppose century after century. taurus27 | May 8, 2021 | no reviews | add a review
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From the internationally bestselling author ofLondonandSarum-- a magnificent epic about love and war, family life and political intrigue in Ireland over the course of seventeen centuries. Like the novels of James Michener,The Princes of Irelandbrilliantly interweaves engrossing fiction and well-researched fact to capture the essence of a place. Edward Rutherfurd has introduced millions of readers to the human dramas that are the lifeblood of history. From his first bestseller,Sarum, to the #1 bestsellerLondon, he has captivated audiences with gripping narratives that follow the fortunes of several fictional families down through the ages.The Princes of Ireland, a sweeping panorama steeped in the tragedy and glory that is Ireland, epitomizes the power and richness of Rutherfurd’s storytelling magic. The saga begins in pre-Christian Ireland with a clever refashioning of the legend of Cuchulainn, and culminates in the dramatic founding of the Free Irish State in 1922. Through the interlocking stories of a wonderfully imagined cast of characters -- monks and noblemen, soldiers and rebels, craftswomen and writers -- Rutherfurd vividly conveys the personal passions and shared dreams that shaped the character of the country. He takes readers inside all the major events in Irish history: the reign of the fierce and mighty kings of Tara; the mission of Saint Patrick; the Viking invasion and the founding of Dublin; the trickery of Henry II, which gave England its foothold on the island in 1167; the plantations of the Tudors and the savagery of Cromwell; the flight of the “Wild Geese”; the failed rebellion of 1798; the Great Famine and the Easter Rebellion. With Rutherfurd’s well-crafted storytelling, readers witness the rise of the Fenians in the late nineteenth century, the splendours of the Irish cultural renaissance, and the bloody battles for Irish independence, as though experiencing their momentous impact firsthand. Tens of millions of North Americans claim Irish descent. Generations of people have been enchanted by Irish literature, and visitors flock to Dublin and its environs year after year.The Princes of Irelandwill appeal to all of them -- and to anyone who relishes epic entertainment spun by a master. From the Hardcover edition. No library descriptions found. |
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 Google Books — Loading...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)823.914 — Literature English {except North American} English fiction Modern Period 1901-1999 1945-1999LC ClassificationRatingAverage: (3.7)
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