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1	The Princes of Ireland: The Dublin Saga more books like this by Edward Rutherfurd add to wishlist This Irish epic novel begins in pre-Christian times and continues to the Tudors and Henry VIII, 1000 years later. This is the first of a planned two-part saga. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	How the Irish Saved Civilization more books like this by Thomas Cahill add to wishlist The author's graceful mastery of both prose and history combine to express both the voice and content of Irish culture. Cahill traces Ireland's pivotal role in the preservation and transmission of the intellectual legacy of the West, from the fall of Rome under the barbarian invasions that brought the Dark Ages to the rise of Medieval Europe which ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Dancing with Demons: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland more books like this by Peter Tremayne add to wishlist In the winter of 669 C.E., the High King of Ireland is murdered and all evidence points to a particular clan chieftain. Now, it's up to Fidelma to uncover the motive for the murder. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $8.06! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Our lady of darkness more books like this by Peter Tremayne add to wishlist Arriving home from a pilgrim voyage, Sister Fidelma hears that her faithful Saxon companion, Brother Eadulf, is under sentence of death for murder. She hastens to the capital of Laigin, where he is being held, determined to appeal against the sentence. The crime took place at the abbey of Fearna where Fidelma clashes with the sinister Abbess ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $18.88! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	A Prayer for the Damned: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland more books like this by Peter Tremayne add to wishlist In 668 A.D., Fidelma of Cashel and her companion are about to be married. But on the eve of the ceremony, the fanatical and much-disliked Abbot Ultan is found murdered in his chamber. Its up to Fidelma to uncover the murderer if the tenuous peace of the land is to be maintained. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $5.75! \| first editions
6	Master of Souls: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland more books like this by Peter Tremayne add to wishlist In this latest historical whodunit, Fidelma of Cashel faces one of her most perplexing mysteries when she is called to investigate the brutal murder of an abbess and the disappearance of six young female religieuse. see all copies from $2.22! new only from $11.58! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale more books like this by Donna Jo Napoli add to wishlist Based on an ancient Icelandic folktake, this novel by the acclaimed author of "Bound" tells the story of a young girl who must learn to forget all that she knows and carve out a place for herself in the world--all without speaking a word. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.24! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The History and Topography of Ireland more books like this by Gerald of Wales, Gerarld of Wales, Giraldus add to wishlist Gerald of Wales was among the most dynamic and fascinating churchmen of the twelfth century. A member of one of the leading Norman families involved in the invasion of Ireland, he first visited there in 1183 and later returned in the entourage of Henry II. The resulting "Topographia Hiberniae" is an extraordinary account of his travels. Here he ... see all copies from $4.36! new only from $7.00! \| SVS
9	A Prayer for the Damned more books like this by Peter Tremayne add to wishlist In 668 A.D., Fidelma of Cashel and her companion are about to be married. But on the eve of the ceremony, the fanatical and much-disliked Abbot Ultan is found murdered in his chamber. It's up to Fidelma to uncover the murderer if the tenuous peace of the land is to be maintained. see all copies from $4.78! new only from $4.78! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Our Lady of Darkness: A Novel of Ancient Ireland more books like this by Peter Tremayne add to wishlist In late 17th century Ireland, Sister Fidelma of Cashel returns from a pilgrimage only to learn that her companion and friend, the Saxon monk brother Eadulf, has been found guilty of rape and murder. see all copies from $10.52! first editions
11 view cover	Early Medieval Ireland 400-1200 more books like this by Daibhi O Croinin, Daibhi O Croinin (Editor) add to wishlist This impressive survey covers the early history of Ireland from the coming of Christianity to the Norman settlement (400 - 1200 AD). Within a broad political framework it explores the nature of Irish society, the spiritual and secular roles of the Church and the extraordinary flowering of Irish culture in the period. Other major themes are Ireland ... see all copies from $43.51! new only from $63.37!
12 view cover	The Vikings in Ireland more books like this by Morgan Llywelyn add to wishlist In Irish history the Vikings are often seen merely as attackers. Morgan Llywelyn gives a fascinating account of the wider picture - how the Vikings significantly influenced Irish art and trade and the growth of towns and cities. We witness their first landing as a raiding party, through to their settlement and gradual merging with the Irish by ... see all copies from $13.63! new only from $52.60! \| first editions
13	Saint Patrick: his origins and career more books like this by R. P. C. Hanson add to wishlist see all copies from $5.19! new only from $14.38! \| first editions
14 view cover	Sweeney astray more books like this by Seamus Heaney add to wishlist A translation and adaptation of Buile Suibhne, an Irish poem of the era 1200-1500, which relates the tale of Suibhne Geilt, an Irish royal of the Middle Ages. see all copies from $3.77! new only from $11.73! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Brian Boru: Emperor of the Irish more books like this by Morgan Llywelyn add to wishlist Recounts the life of the legendary Brian Boru, who defended his country against invading Vikings, reconciled Ireland's warring clans, and became the first High King of Ireland. see all copies from $2.46! new only from $45.95! \| first editions
16 view cover	The kings in winter more books like this by Cecelia Holland add to wishlist After 20 years, Cecilia Holland's 1968 historical novel is back in print. As winter is raging through the emerald valleys of 10th century Ireland, a band of Danish invaders is determined to conquer this nation already divided by powerful clans and their own rulers. Muirtagh, an unassuming clan chief, finds himself caught between the various ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.59! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Sea Kingdoms: The History of Celtic Britain and Ireland more books like this by Alistair Moffat add to wishlist Alistair Moffat's journey, from the Scottish islands and Scotland, to the English coast, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland, ignores national boundaries to reveal the rich fabric of culture and history of Celtic Britain which still survives today. This is a vividly told, dramatic and enlightening account of the oral history, legends and battles of a ... see all copies from $10.49! new only from $13.42!
18 view cover	In Search of Ancient Ireland: From Neolithic Times to the Coming of the English more books like this by Carmel McCaffrey, Leo Eaton add to wishlist The history, archaeology, and legends of ancient Ireland from 9000 B.C., when nomadic hunter-gatherers appeared in Ireland at the end of the last Ice Age, to 1167 A.D., when a Norman invasion brought the country under control of the English crown for the first time. The book also looks at contemporary Ireland's connection with the country's past. ... see all copies from $6.89! new only from $9.99! \| first editions
19 view cover	The Age of Stonehenge more books like this by Colin Burgess add to wishlist Departing form the traditional Stone, Bronze and Iron terminology, he provides a coherent slice of pre-history in a fresh and accessible way. We get to see and understand the physical characteristics and appearance of the people, their fashions in clothing, ornaments, equipment and weapons, in arts and crafts. He looks at population levels and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.91! \| first editions
20 view cover	Patrick: Son of Ireland: A Novel more books like this by Stephen R Lawhead add to wishlist The story of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who began as an aristocratic Welshman, ended up in Ireland as a slave, became an expert on the druids, lost and regained his Christian faith, and eventually began working as a missionary among the godless Irish. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
21	The flowering of Ireland : saints, scholars and kings more books like this by Katharine Scherman add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Sweeney Astray: A Version from the Irish more books like this by Seamus Heaney add to wishlist Sweeney Astray is Seamus Heaney's version of the medieval Irish work Buile Suibne. Its here, Mad Sweeney, undergoes a series of purgatorial adventures after he is cursed by a saint and turned into a bird at the Battle of Moira. Heaney's translation not only restores to us a work of historical and literary importance but offers the genius of one of ... see all copies from $2.94! new only from $8.26! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Irish Kings and High-Kings more books like this by F. J. Byrne add to wishlist Irish Kings and High-Kings is an analysis of the nature of early Irish kingship. Using annalistic and genealogical material to interpret Irish saga and legend Professor Byrne examines the unique blend of pagan tribalism and Christian monasticism which characterises the political landscape of early Ireland, exploring the nature of the traditional ... see all copies from $27.37! new only from $33.40! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Humming of Numbers more books like this by Joni Sensel add to wishlist The author of "Reality Leak" delivers a thrilling new adventure set in medieval Ireland. Aidan has the ability to hear the humming of numbers, a buzzing energy given off by living things. Poised to take his monastic vows, he is captivated and tormented by a girl who has some mysterious abilities of her own. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.89! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Roman Ireland more books like this by Vittorio Di Martino add to wishlist Imagine Ireland untouched by Roman influence when Britain was part of the Roman Empire, a time when the distance was nothing for sailors routinely navigating the entire Mediterranean. Yet, the accepted view has been there was no Roman expedition to Ireland. The Irish lived in Celtic purity with little outside influence until St Patrick brought ... see all copies from $13.95! new only from $13.95! \| first editions \| SVS

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