The battle-fields of Ireland, from 1688 to 1691 : including Limerick and…
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"The Battle-Fields of Ireland, from 1688 to 1691" is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The book outlines the Jacobite War in Ireland, focusing on key events such as the battles of the Boyne and Aughrim, and explores the political and religious tensions that fueled this conflict. It delves into the broader context of Irish history during this tumultuous period, highlighting the struggles between loyalists of the Catholic King
James II and the opposing Protestant forces led by William of Orange. The beginning of this work provides a detailed overview of the socio-political landscape leading up to the Jacobite War. It introduces the background of King James II and the animosity he faced due to his Catholic faith, as well as the complex historical grievances that shaped the conflict in Ireland. It articulates the dissatisfaction among various factions and sets the stage for the ensuing hostilities, laying out the motivations and preparations on both sides as they approach the pivotal clash for control of the country. This opening sets a rich historical context, intriguing readers who wish to understand the complexities and implications of the battles that defined Ireland's fate during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Boyle, John, active 1867 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04002834 |
| Title | The battle-fields of Ireland, from 1688 to 1691 : including Limerick and Athlone, Aughrim and the Boyne. Being an outline history of the Jacobite war in Ireland, and the causes which led to it |
| Alternate Title | The battlefields of Ireland, from 1688 to 1691 |
| Credits |
Produced by Kieran Moore and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Ireland -- History -- War of 1689-1691 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54518 |
| Release Date | Apr 9, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 601 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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