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The rift within Clan Ian Mor: The Antrim and Dunyveg MacDonnells, 1590-1603.

Authors :
Hill, J. Michael
Source :
Sixteenth Century Journal. Winter93, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p865. 15p.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Reports on the history of the Clan Ian Mor (Clan Donald South) and its split into two quarreling branches after the death of its leader Sorley Boy MacDonnell. Background of Clan Ian Mor; Antrim (Irish) and Dunyveg (Scottish) branches; Causes of the rift; Inability to forge a common policy towards the London and Edinburgh regimes; Demise of Clan Ian Mor as a political and military force.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03610160
Volume :
24
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sixteenth Century Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9410121730
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/2541605