Tag: Gaelic

Free Download Katharine Simms, "Gaelic Ulster in the Middle Ages: History, culture and society "
English | ISBN: 1846827930 | 2020 | 656 pages | PDF | 77 MB
The Plantation of Ulster followed from the perceived recalcitrance and military strength of its Gaelic lords. This book examines the prelude to their final rebellion. After a brief survey of medieval Ulster’s heritage from the Iron Age and Early Christian period, it gives a detailed narrative of Ulster history from the eleventh to the early sixteenth century, relating the politics and culture of the province to developments in the rest of Ireland and Europe. It then delves into the ‘plain living and high thinking’ of its somewhat enigmatic society, operating largely independently of towns or coinage, describing in turn its chieftains, churchmen, scholars, warriors, court ladies and other women, and the amusements and everyday life of the people.

Free Download Fergus Cannan Braniff, Seán Ó’Brógáin, "Galloglass 1250-1600: Gaelic Mercenary Warrior"
English | 2010 | pages: 64 | ISBN: 1846035775 | PDF | 26,8 mb
Galloglass, from the Gaelic gallóglaigh meaning ‘foreign warriors’ from the Hebrides, were fearsome axe-wielding mercenaries from the West Highlands and Islands of Scotland who fought in the retinues of Irish magnates from the mid-13th century until the early 17th century. This work, written by Gaelic historian Fergus Cannan, looks at the clan and family structures of the galloglass, their performance in battle, their weapons and armour, and way of life in time of peace and war. The unique fighting skills and tactics of the galloglass are also examined in this pioneering study, as well as how galloglass were organized on the battlefield, and their command structures and systems of rank.