Brian Boru - Emperor of the Irish (Paperback)

Adapted from the author's bestselling adult title Lion of Ireland (1980), about the charismatic man who united the Irish under his rule in the tenth century. Brian mac Kennedy, the youngest son of a minor Irish prince, is a carefree child until his mother is murdered and their home destroyed in a Viking raid. The bereft ten-year-old is sent to be educated in a monastery. There he learns the lessons of history and trains himself as both warrior and scholar. He grows into an imposing figure, a brilliant military tactician, and a natural leader. His goals change: No longer content to chase the Vikings from Ireland, he wants to subdue the fighting Irish clans and let the nation live in peace. He succeeds and ultimately becomes High King of the Irish. The story ends in 1014, with Brian Boru fighting his last battle to save the hard-won kingdom. Llywelyn, like the chroniclers of the time, makes no attempt to draw her hero with human flaws. She does, however, endow him with emotions, and the book's most convincing moments are tragic ones - the ten-year-old crying over his mother's body, the elderly Boru hearing of his son's death in battle. A satisfying tale of majesty and magic. (Kirkus Reviews)

Illustrated by Donald Teskey This internationally best-selling author, winner of many awards in adult historical fiction, now turns her hand to historical fiction for children with a personalised account of the life of Brian Boru, from his childhood in the midst of a large warrior family to his final role as High King of Ireland. 'A life full of battles, intrigues, alliances and betrayals, which make a stirring tale told in realistic detail'. The Irish Times

General

Imprint:	O'brien Press Ltd
Country of origin:	Ireland
Release date:	July 1994
Authors:	Morgan Llywelyn
Dimensions:	196 x 130 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-86278-230-6
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Historical fiction Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Historical Fiction Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General
LSN:	0-86278-230-9
Barcode:	9780862782306

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