Cromwell In Ireland: A History Of Cromwell's Irish Campaign

By Denis Murphy and Oliver Cromwell

Book Overview

Cromwell in Ireland: A History of Cromwell's Irish Campaign is a detailed account of Oliver Cromwell's military campaign in Ireland during the mid-17th century. The book is written by Denis Murphy, an Irish historian and author who specializes in the history of Ireland during the early modern period.The book begins with an overview of the political and social situation in Ireland at the time of Cromwell's arrival in 1649. Murphy provides a detailed analysis of the various factions and groups that were vying for control of the country, including the Royalists, the Confederates, and the Ulster Scots.Murphy then describes Cromwell's military campaign in Ireland, which lasted from 1649 to 1653. He provides a detailed account of the battles and sieges that took place during this time, including the sieges of Drogheda and Wexford.Throughout the book, Murphy also explores the impact of Cromwell's campaign on Ireland and its people. He examines the social and economic consequences of the campaign, as well as its long-term effects on Irish politics and culture.Overall, Cromwell in Ireland: A History of Cromwell's Irish Campaign is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant events in Irish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, the English Civil War, or military history more generally.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432694316
• ISBN13: 9781432694319
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"