The history of the early days (Up to the 1500's is told through the eyes of many of its inhabitants. Many characters are real, ie Henry VIII, but more are made up in this lavish tale of the Emerald Isle.Mr. Rutherford helps the reader by including a pronunciation many of the Irish names, you would be lost without it. Several maps, and a timeline of characters, which is a big help as hundreds of years are skipped in this book, but with the timeline you a keep track of who is whose great grandparents. If you are a lover of Irish history, both good and bad, you will enjoy this book.
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