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326 – The Year 1000

The British History Podcast

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Brian Boru's Struggle for Dominance

This chapter discusses the rise of Brian Boru as the King of Munster and his ambitions to expand his authority into Canakt and Lenster. The High King of Ireland launches multiple attacks on Munster to challenge Brian's power, leading to a 15-year struggle for dominance between Brian and the High King. Eventually, Brian manages to outmaneuver the High King and secure his hold on Lenster, but faces rebellion from Lenster and Dublin. The chapter concludes with Brian emerging victorious in a brutal battle.

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