Summary of John Gibney's A Short History of Ireland, 1500-2000

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The medieval lordship of Ireland had been established in the 1170s, after the original Norman conquest. In 1177, King Henry II of England granted the title lord of Ireland to his eldest son, John. However, three centuries later, in the 15th century, the reality behind this claim was very different. English control was effectively restricted to the English Pale and the major towns. #2 The power of the Kildares