Interesting maps of north west Europe AD 1 - AD 1000

[NapperTandy]

History of Europe: Antique and Medieval atlas, year 1 to year 1000

Just thought I'd post these interesting maps of north west Europe from AD 1 - AD 1000.

[NapperTandy]

[NapperTandy]

[Catalpa]

Try these here for Ireland's History.

As you can see the early ones in your set differ markedly from what we know from our own records.

Also bear in mind that in lattter centuries there was also Kings here who were acknowleged as 'High Kings' over Ireland.

Early Irish History and Saga - People, Place, and Province

[5intheface]

Top maps Napper, some have only subtle differences but those are the most interesting. Will enjoy them at my leisure.

Have you read this?

[ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Atlas-Irish-History-Sean-Duffy/dp/0717130932]Atlas of Irish History: Sean Duffy, Peter Newark, C. Brogan, P. Massey, P. Smith: Amazon.co.uk: Books[/ame]

Not to be confused with 'An' Atlas of Irish History by RDE which probably has Ireland as part of West Mercia throughout.

[5intheface]

Try these here for Ireland's History.

As you can see the early ones in your set differ markedly from what we know from our own records.

Also bear in mind that in lattter centuries there was also Kings here who were acknowleged as 'High Kings' over Ireland.

Early Irish History and Saga - People, Place, and Province

Those should keep me occupied til the new year too Catalpa.

[cHeal]

I actually have a cool pc game that has loads of old European provinces, you can even play as one of the 5 provinces of Ireland, although doing so is next to impossible. Infact I'm rubbish at the game so they are all nearly impossible for me.

Link: Europa Universalis III - Home

For any major history buffs it is pretty excellent, not as easy going or out right fun as the total war games, but it's way more detailed.

[ibis]

Try these here for Ireland's History.

As you can see the early ones in your set differ markedly from what we know from our own records.

Also bear in mind that in lattter centuries there was also Kings here who were acknowleged as 'High Kings' over Ireland.

Early Irish History and Saga - People, Place, and Province

To be fair, the political map of pre-Norman Ireland is very complex. The "borders" of political units weren't really geographic, and kingdoms in the geographic sense more or less non-existent past the lowest level.

The serious reader is recommended the Gill History of Ireland, which, while a little old, is at least free from any romantic notions.

[ArtyQueing]

I actually have a cool pc game that has loads of old European provinces, you can even play as one of the 5 provinces of Ireland, although doing so is next to impossible. Infact I'm rubbish at the game so they are all nearly impossible for me.

Link: Europa Universalis III - Home



For any major history buffs it is pretty excellent, not as easy going or out right fun as the total war games, but it's way more detailed.

I have the 2nd edition(I think) about 17th and 18th Century Europe, never have won. Best game yet.

[socialdemocrate]

think the province of meath was created earlier than what the maps suggest, during the roman occupation of england. The roman governor tells of hosting an exiled irish prince,