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The Age of Conquest

Episode 2 of 5

Fergal Keane charts the history of Ireland and her people. In this episode he examines the impact of huge upheavals in Europe during the Middle Ages on Ireland.

Fergal Keane examines how the huge upheavals of Europe in the Middle Ages altered the story of Ireland irrevocably. Beginning with the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169, he investigates how the Normans changed Irish life and why Gaelic kings initially welcomed an English ruler. But it is also the story of an incomplete conquest. The English crown only finally moves to impose its will in Ireland after the Protestant Reformation places Ireland at the forefront of religious war.

1 hour

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Role Contributor
Series Producer Mike Connolly
Presenter Fergal Keane
Executive Producer Ailsa Orr

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