Dermot MacMorrogh; Or The Conquest Of Ireland - John Quincy Adams - Bog

""Dermot MacMorrogh; Or The Conquest Of Ireland: An Historical Tale Of The Twelfth Century In Four Cantos"" is a book written by John Quincy Adams. This historical tale is set in the twelfth century and tells the story of Dermot MacMorrogh, an Irish king who is exiled from his kingdom and seeks the help of Henry II of England to regain his throne. The book is divided into four cantos, each of which tells a different part of Dermot's story. The first canto introduces Dermot and his exile, the second canto tells of his meeting with Henry II, the third canto describes the battles that Dermot and his allies fought to regain his kingdom, and the fourth canto concludes the story with Dermot's eventual victory. Through this tale, Adams provides a unique perspective on the history of Ireland and the relationship between Ireland and England in the twelfth century. The book is written in poetic form and is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Irish history, medieval literature, or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.