CHAPTER IX.--Events of the Thirteenth Century--The
Normans in Munster and Leinster

CHAPTER X.--Events of the Thirteenth Century--The
Normans in Meath and Ulster

CHAPTER XI.--Retrospect of the Norman Period in
Ireland--A Glance at the Military Tactics
of the Times--No Conquest of the Country
in the Thirteenth Century

CHAPTER XII.--State of Society and Learning in Ireland
during the Norman Period


BOOK V.

CHAPTER I.--The Rise of "the Red Earl"--Relations of
Ireland and Scotland

CHAPTER II.--The Northern Irish enter into Alliance with
King Robert Bruce--Arrival and First Campaign
of Edward Bruce

CHAPTER III.--Bruce's Second Campaign and Coronation at
Dundalk--The Rising in Connaught--Battle of
Athenry--Robert Bruce in Ireland

CHAPTER IV.--Battle of Faughard and Death of King Edward
Bruce--Consequences of his Invasion--