The Ancient Books of Ireland

The Ancient Books of Ireland

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Book Description
The Ancient Books of Ireland describes precious manuscripts that have survived for centuries. Slavin reveals not only their fascinating contents but their intriguing histories. Among the most important manuscripts described are : • The sixth-century Cathach, the oldest Irish book in the world, which was carried into battle at the head of the O'Donnell armies of Ulster. • The ninth-century Book of Armagh, which contains the earliest accounts of St Patrick's coming to Ireland and was once pawned for $10 by a British spy. • The eleventh-century Book of the Dun Cow, the earliest surviving copy of Ireland's most revered stories and legends, which has been held for ransom and caused the battle between the Donegal O'Donnells and the O'Connors of Connaught. The Ancient Books of Ireland is lavishly illustrated with fine examples of classic scripts and illuminations.

About the Author
Michael Slavin is the author of the bestselling The Book of Tara and Irish Showjumping, 1868-1998.

The Ancient Books of Ireland,Michael Slavin,Patrick Wallace,McGill-Queen's University Press,0773530096,Books & Reading,English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh,Europe - Ireland,Literary Collections,Literature - Classics / Criticism,Literature: Classics

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