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Brian Boru's Personal Revenge
- Brian Boru sought revenge after his brother's murder by a Norse leader with Irish allies.
- In battle, he personally killed Malmood, the King of Munster, avenging his brother's death.
Unity Key to Resisting Vikings
- Ireland was divided into many small kingdoms, facilitating Viking attacks region by region.
- Brian Boru realized uniting these kingdoms was crucial to resisting the Viking influence.
Marriage as Political Strategy
- Brian used marriage alliances of his children to strengthen political unity across Ireland.
- These alliances also extended control over Viking strongholds like Dublin.