The English Conquest Of Ireland, A.D. 1166-1185

A raw, contemporary chronicle of conquest and clash. A voice from the twelfth century speaking across the centuries.History feels shockingly immediate here. James Furnivall’s edition presents The English Conquest of Ireland, A.D. 1166-1185, drawn chiefly from the Expugnatio Hibernica of Giraldus Cambrensis, set as a parallel text that juxtaposes readings from Trinity College Dublin MS E.2.31 and Rawlinson B.490 (Bodleian Library). The arrangement lets readers follow argument, variation and rhetoric as events unfold, revealing how ambition, alliance and grievance shaped the anglo-norman conquest ireland and the unstable politics of twelfth century Ireland and twelfth century Britain.As a primary window into medieval irish history, the book belongs both on the bedside table of the curious reader and on the shelves of classic-literature collectors. Part of a thoughtful medieval chronicles collection and an uncompromising set of historical primary sources, it functions as a compact historical research reference for academic medieval studies and independent scholarship alike. The Expugnatio is one of the few contemporary narratives that illuminate the anglo-norman conquest ireland, giving direct perspective on the shifting loyalties, military practice and political theology that reshaped the island; it is vital for anyone tracing irish-norman relations across the twelfth century. For readers interested in medieval ireland texts, the volume’s parallel-text format, attention to Bodleian Library manuscripts and clear editorial choices make variant readings accessible without demanding specialist tools. Fans of Giraldus Cambrensis writings will recognise the author’s often polemical voice; scholars will find the material indispensable for comparative work in twelfth century Britain and beyond. Readable and often startling, the narrative places human choices and violence at the centre of larger political change, offering context and immediacy that bring scholarly questions to life. Whether consulted as a source for essays or read as narrative history, it rewards patient attention and returns fresh insight into a formative period in British and Irish affairs. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.