Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters V1: The Earliest Period to the Year 1616 is a historical book written by John O'Donovan in 1856. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Ireland from the earliest known period up to the year 1616. The author has used the annals of the Four Masters, a group of Irish historians who compiled a chronicle of Ireland's history, as the primary source material for this book. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period in Irish history. The author has also included footnotes and annotations to provide additional context and information on various events and figures mentioned in the annals. The book is considered a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland and provides a detailed account of the country's political, social, and cultural developments.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.