Scandinavian Relations with Ireland During the Viking Period

This work accurately describes Viking influence on the Irish language, business, and shipbuilding. The writer presents unknown facts and information about the unexplored area of history, which is, the early Scandinavians' relations with the Irish.

Contents include:

The Vikings in Ireland (795-1014)

Intercourse between the Gaill and the Gaedhil during the Viking Period

The Growth of the Seaport Towns

The Expansion of Irish Trade

Shipbuilding and Seafaring

Linguistic Influences

The Vikings and the Celtic Church

Literary Influence. The Sagas of Iceland and Ireland