The medieval Irish kings and the English invasion

Ó Hoireabhárd, Seán2024

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When Henry II accepted the Leinster king Diarmait Mac Murchada as his liegeman in 1166, he forged a bond between the English crown & Ireland that has never been undone. Ireland was to be changed forever as a result of the events that followed - so much so that it is normal for historians to specialise in either the pre- or post-invasion period. Here, is an account of the impact of the English invasion on the Irish kingdoms in the context of their strategies across the whole 12th century. Ireland's leading men battled for spheres of influence, for recognition of their hegemonies &, ultimately, for the coveted title of 'king of Ireland'. But what did it mean to be the king of Ireland when no one dynasty had secured their hold on it? This book takes a close look at each pretender, asking what it meant to them & whether the political dynamics surrounding the role had an impact on the course of the invasion itself.