02421cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624500520015524600510020726400510025830000470030933600260035633700260038233800360040850000310044450801840047552012880065953400450194765300430199285600430203599900170207854518UtSlPG20260610134246.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04002834  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aBoyle, John, active 186714aThe battle-fields of Ireland, from 1688 to 16911 aThe battlefields of Ireland, from 1688 to 1691 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-04-09  aProduced by Kieran Moore and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIreland -- History -- War of 1689-169140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54518  c95350d95350