The Siege And History Of Londonderry (1861)
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The Siege and History of Londonderry is a historical account of the 17th-century siege of Londonderry, Northern Ireland, written by John Hempton and first published in 1861. The book provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the siege, the siege itself, and its aftermath. Hempton draws on a range of contemporary sources, including diaries, letters, and official records, to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of the events.The book begins with an overview of the political and religious context of the time, including the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in Ire...
The Siege and History of Londonderry is a historical account of the 17th-century siege of Londonderry, Northern Ireland, written by John Hempton and first published in 1861. The book provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the siege, the siege itself, and its aftermath. Hempton draws on a range of contemporary sources, including diaries, letters, and official records, to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of the events.The book begins with an overview of the political and religious context of the time, including the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in Ireland and the wider European context of the Thirty Years' War. Hempton then describes the events leading up to the siege, including the arrival of James II's army in Ireland and the decision of the Protestant population of Londonderry to resist.The bulk of the book is devoted to a detailed account of the siege itself, which lasted for 105 days between April and August 1689. Hempton describes the tactics and strategies employed by both sides, the suffering endured by the civilian population, and the eventual relief of the city by William III's army.The final section of the book examines the aftermath of the siege, including the impact on the city and its inhabitants, the political consequences of the siege, and the legacy of the events for the wider history of Ireland and Britain.Overall, The Siege and History of Londonderry is an important historical account of a significant event in Irish and British history. Hempton's detailed and well-researched narrative provides valuable insights into the political, social, and military context of the time, as well as the experiences of those who lived through the siege.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.
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