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Ireland’s Wars: Castles And Crusades

Posted on Oct 8, 2014 by NFB

As Henry II’s days wound down, the Anglo-Norman position in Ireland faced some setbacks. In the north, in 1188, forces loyal to John de Courcy suffered a repulse from the leaders of Aileach in Tyrone, a Gaelic Kingdom in the … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Earl Of Kildare And The Simnel Conspiracy

Posted on Jun 5, 2012 by NFB

The Wars of the Roses did not come to a decisive end until the 1480’s, despite the apparent victory of the Yorkist side. As previously mentioned, the three sons of Richard, the Duke of York – Edward, George and namesake … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Rise Of York

Posted on May 22, 2012 by NFB

The Wars of the Roses are a complex topic. Much like the Hundred Years War in France or the Thirty Years War in the German states it was not a singular, continuing clash of arms, but could be described more … Continue reading →

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NFB’s Decisive Battles Of The World: Hattin

Posted on Mar 21, 2011 by NFB

The Crusading period is one my favourite parts of history. What follows is its most important moment. Name: The Battle of Hattin (sometimes known as the Battle of Hittin or Battle of the Horns of Hattin). The War: The Crusader-Ayyubid War, part of … Continue reading →

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