Invasion: The Normans

Sky History 2 HD

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Sunday 5 October

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Two-part documentary exploring the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. The first edition opens in the turmoil of 12th-century Ireland, where provincial kings compete for supremacy. When two of these power players drive a rival into exile, he seeks help from Henry II, the Anglo-Norman king of England. Henry's vassal Strongbow and other Norman allies then invade Ireland