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The Arrival of Hugh de Lacy - The Norman Invasion XVI (1177-81)
The Arrival of Hugh de Lacy - The Norman Invasion XVI (1177-81)
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18 minutes
Released:
Feb 10, 2015
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Podcast episode
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This show sees the arrival of the man who is probably the most important figure in our story after Strongbow. Hugh de Lacy, the Lord of Meath ruled over 800,000 acres of land north of Dublin. When he arrived however it was ruined by years of war. During his first four years as the kings representative in Ireland he transformed these territories, but it came at a cost. Nevertheless by the time he was finished many would struggle to recognise what had once been the Southern O'Neill kingdom of Meath. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Feb 10, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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