The Banquet Of Dun Na N-Gedh And The Battle Of Magh Rath: An Ancient Historical Tale (1842)

The Banquet of Dun Na N-Gedh and The Battle of Magh Rath: An Ancient Historical Tale is a book written by John O'Donovan and published in 1842. The book tells the story of two important events in ancient Irish history, namely the banquet held at Dun Na N-Gedh and the battle of Magh Rath. The banquet at Dun Na N-Gedh was a gathering of the Irish nobility and warriors, held to celebrate the inauguration of a new king. The event was marked by feasting, music, and storytelling, and was considered a symbol of Irish culture and tradition. The battle of Magh Rath, on the other hand, was a significant military conflict that took place in the year 637 AD. The battle was fought between the forces of the High King of Ireland and a coalition of provincial kings and their allies. The outcome of the battle had far-reaching consequences for the political and social landscape of Ireland. In his book, O'Donovan provides a detailed account of both events, drawing on historical sources and oral tradition to reconstruct the events and their significance. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in Irish history and culture.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.