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100 1 _aBoyle, John, active 1867
245 1 4 _aThe battle-fields of Ireland, from 1688 to 1691
246 1 _aThe battlefields of Ireland, from 1688 to 1691
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-04-09
508 _aProduced by Kieran Moore and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIreland -- History -- War of 1689-1691
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54518
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