Isbn: 9781334720949 - calendar of the state papers relating to ireland, of the reign of elizabeth, 1 november, 1600-31 july, 1601: preserved in the public record office (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the events in Ireland during the final stages of the Nine Years War as the English sought to quell rebellion and establish firmer control over the country. At the turn of the 17th century, Ireland seemed on the brink of falling from English control, with the north of the country mostly under the sway of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, and the south in the hands of other powerful Irish lords. However, Queen Elizabeth and her successor, King James of Scotland and England, determined to reassert their authority over the island. This book charts the campaigns undertaken by the English and Irish forces, giving a detailed insight into the strategies, alliances and struggles that took place. The author draws on a wide range of historical documents, including letters, reports, and speeches, to provide a rich and nuanced account of the conflict. Along the way, readers will encounter a cast of colorful characters, from the resourceful Lord Mountjoy, who led the English forces to victory, to the enigmatic Tyrone himself. Through its exploration of a fascinating and pivotal period in Irish history, this book sheds light on the complex interplay of politics, religion, and warfare that shaped the course of events in Ireland and beyond. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…