The Williamite Wars in Ireland: 1688-91
Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781283202060 (1283202069)
Publish date: June 20th 2007
Publisher: Hambledon & London
Pages no: 466
Edition language: English
The overthrow of King James II during the “Glorious Revolution” of 1688 is one of the key events of not just English history but Irish history as well. As king, James had pursued a policy of “Catholicization” in Ireland, allowing Catholics to serve in the army and the government, which fueled anxie...