Raw Generals and Green Soldiers : Catholic Armies in Ireland 1641-43.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lenihan, Pádraig.

Series:

Century of the Soldier Series

Century of the Soldier Series ; v.106

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Irish Confederation, 1642-1648.

Military history.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (188 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Helion & Company, Limited, 2023.

Summary:

This book, 'Generals and Green Soldiers: Catholic Armies in Ireland 1641–1643' by Pádraig Lenihan, explores the complex socio-political landscape of Ireland during the early 1640s. It delves into the Irish Confederate Wars, focusing on the Catholic armies that rose during this turbulent period. The narrative captures the intersection of class struggles, religious conflicts, and political alliances, offering insights into how these factors influenced the uprising of 1641 and the subsequent events until 1643. Aimed at readers interested in military history and Irish history, the author provides a detailed account of the Confederate Catholics' interactions with the monarchy and their role in the broader Wars of the Three Kingdoms. The book is richly supported by illustrations and maps, enhancing the understanding of this pivotal historical episode. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Acknowledgements

Glossary of Terms

Author's Note

Introduction

1 Winter 1641-1642

2 Summer and Autumn 1642

3 Winter 1642-1643

4 Summer 1643

Conclusion

Colour Plate Commentaries

Bibliography

Plates.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781804516461

1804516465

OCLC:

1457641304