The 1007 campaign demonstrates the complexity of Brian's northern strategy: he had to enforce compliance not just by Ulster kings but also regulate the behaviour of his Cenél nEógain ally, who was using his position to dominate the Ulaid independently. The forcible recovery of hostages was an extraordinary exercise of High Kingship authority. The dynastic marriage of Bé Binn to Flaithbertach was designed to create lasting loyalty.
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