With Essex In Ireland: Being Extracts From A Diary Kept In Ireland During The Year 1599 (1890)

By Emily Lawless and Martin Lawless

Book Overview

With Essex In Ireland: Being Extracts From A Diary Kept In Ireland During The Year 1599 (1890) is a historical book written by Henry Harvey. The book is a compilation of extracts from a diary that was kept during the year 1599 in Ireland. The diary follows the exploits of Robert Devereux, the 2nd Earl of Essex, who was sent to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth I to quell a rebellion led by the Irish chieftains. The book provides a firsthand account of the events that took place during the campaign, including battles, negotiations, and other political and military activities. The author, Henry Harvey, was a member of Essex's retinue and his diary provides a unique perspective on the events of the time. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of Ireland and the Tudor period.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: 1165155265
• ISBN13: 9781165155262
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"