Wars of the Irish Kings (2002)
“1219) are “conqueror of Ulster.” Gerald of Wales describes him this way: John was fair-haired and tall, with bony and sinewy limbs. His frame was lanky, and he had a very strong physique, immense bodily strength and an extraordinarily bold temperament …. He was so eager for battle and so headstrong that, whenever he was put in command of troops, he often abandoned the self-control required of a leader, laying aside the role as commander and assuming that of an ordinary soldier, so that when his... troops were wavering he would rush impetuously among the leading ranks, and one got the impression that he had thrown away the chance of victory in his eagerness to win ….
He took as his lawful wife the daughter of Guthred king of [the Isle of] Man, … and fortified all parts of Ulaid [Counties Down and Antrim] with castles built in suitable places, not without a great deal of toil, short rations and endurance of many dangers, settled it and established conditions of the utmost peace and stability.MoreLess
He took as his lawful wife the daughter of Guthred king of [the Isle of] Man, … and fortified all parts of Ulaid [Counties Down and Antrim] with castles built in suitable places, not without a great deal of toil, short rations and endurance of many dangers, settled it and established conditions of the utmost peace and stability.MoreLess
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