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(1177) The Norman Invasion XV - The Invasion of Munster

(1177) The Norman Invasion XV - The Invasion of Munster

FromIrish History Podcast


(1177) The Norman Invasion XV - The Invasion of Munster

FromIrish History Podcast

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jan 27, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

So far in the story of the invasion the kingdoms of Munster - Desmond and Thomond have escaped relatively unscathed. That is until this episode. In this show we see a fresh Norman army land in Waterford bent on conquering Munster. They are however stepping into a minefield of bloody feuds that stretch back centuries. In this episode I take a different approach, focusing on experience of the Gaelic Irish rather than the Normans. This takes us into a bitter world of dynastic feuds and bloody struggles for domination in the world of Gaelic Munster. Add a Norman army into the mix and the results are explosive. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jan 27, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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