Pat Sarsfield and Will Clo Tapa dura - 1992

Dublin: Irish Academic Press, 1992. First Printing. Hardcover. Very good/very good. Publisher's green boards in dust jacket, very good copy, lightest wear, text clean and unmarked. 334 pp. 17th century colorful figure.

Irish Academic Press Ltd, 1992 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. A little foxing to the edge of the text block. Otherwise an unread book. Patrick Sarsfield (1655-1693), undoubtedly one of the most romantic figures of Irish history, has always captured the popular imagination. This biography describes Sarsfield's unpromising early career where he was dismissed from the army, involved in a series of duels, and took part in two violent abductions of wealthy young widows. His second miltary career began after he had been seriously injured while serving as a volunteer at the battle of Sedgemoor. He survived to become the outstanding Irish soldier in the Williamite War. This book provides a detailed account of that war in Ireland, with special focus on Sarsfield's attack on Sligo, his part in the battle of the Boyne and his celebrated raid on King William's artillery train outside Limerick. Sarsfield's prominent and outspoken part in the politics of the day is evaluated, as are his actions in the… Leer más

Hardback. Very Good.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.