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| Brian Boru: Emperor of the Irish (Celtic World of Morgan Llywelyn) | 
 enlarge | Author: Morgan Llywelyn
Publisher: Tor Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 615413
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 0812544617
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780812544619
ASIN: 0812544617
Publication Date: October 15, 1997
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Product Description
On thousand years ago, during the Viking Age, an extraordinary young man was born in Ireland. His people, plagued by warfare, were weary not only from the Vikings' brutal raids along the coast, but also from the continuous warring among local chieftains. The Irish had become a drowntrodden race.
But a real-life hero changed the destiny of Ireland. This is the story of Brian Boru, who as a young man took it upon himself to revolutionize tenth-century Ireland, striving to create a peaceful land where his fellow Irish men and women cold be safe from harm. And succeed he did. Brian, crowned High King, restored peace and fostered prosperity in the country that was his home--and his heart. Brian Boru: Emperor of the Irish is a beautiful and compelling true story of Irish history.
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 "Perhaps the only thing safe to love is the land itself." January 30, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Although this book was written for a younger audience,it is an excellent way to write history for a wide spectrum of readers.One reviewer suggests it might be a good version of the story of this important leader in Ireland and an incitement to read an extended version ; maybe so.So much history is written in a dry and difficult manner that many people get bored and turned off.History occured with passion and excitement and there is no reason that it should not be written the same way.Maybe history writers should take a lesson from Llywelyn.Llywelyn breathes life in this exciting story.I have two other books by this author,"1921" and "1949" that I am anxious to get into,and I'm a person who couldn't stand history as taught in school.This approach to writing history reminds me of Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With the Wind",John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath" and Cecil Woodham-Smith's "The Great Hunger".Did any history books ever cover The Civil War,The Great Depression or The Irish Famine with as much passion? Obviously,I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
 children's book January 4, 2004
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
this is the children's version of "Lion of Ireland" which it is a good preview of, it is still a good book but leaves out a lot of details. If you liked this book but you want a more complete story read "Lion of Ireland"
 well hung... October 14, 2003
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
this book was great at leaving out a lot of details. there was almost no description to what was happening. the book left a lot hanging or it was intended to let your imagination run wild with the book. i like imagining the characters and things but when almost the whole book is left up to my visual imagery in my head i really dont like that. the book was decent over all for like beginning readers but anyone with an iq over one would have enjoyed the world a little more well painted in thier head!
outstanding Piece of work March 19, 2003
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is one of the best I have ever read. It will keep you hooked all the way through. The best part was taking truth and turning it into something very exciting. This is coming from someone who doesn't like to read. Brain Boru Fought his way from nothing to high king gathering loyal followers form all parts of Ireland. Quit wasting time reading this and find a copy of the book.
A wonderful book that brings you back 1000 years in history. December 14, 2000
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Another wonderful book by Morgan Llywellyn.This is a historically accurate novel that keeps you glued until the very end. I found myself transported to a time of medieval towns and kings. Brian Boru had me rooting for the Irish from start to finish!
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