The Williamite Wars in Ireland
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781847251640 (1847251641)
Publish date: June 15th 2008
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages no: 464
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...