Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters V2: The Earliest Period to the Year 1616 (1856) is a comprehensive historical book written by John O'Donovan. The book covers the earliest period of Irish history up to the year 1616. It is part of a larger series of annals that chronicle the history of Ireland from its earliest days up to the 17th century. The book provides detailed accounts of the various events, people, and places that shaped the history of Ireland during this time period. It also includes information on the political, social, and cultural aspects of Irish life during this period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland and the development of Irish culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.