A Personal Narrative Of Those Transactions In The County Wexford, In Which The Author Was Engaged, During The Awful Period Of 1798 (1832)

by Thomas Cloney

Book Overview

""A Personal Narrative Of Those Transactions In The County Wexford, In Which The Author Was Engaged, During The Awful Period Of 1798"" is a historical book written by Thomas Cloney and published in 1832. The book is a personal account of Cloney's experiences during the 1798 Irish Rebellion, specifically in the County Wexford. Cloney was an active participant in the rebellion and fought alongside the United Irishmen, a republican revolutionary group seeking to overthrow British rule in Ireland.The book offers a firsthand perspective of the events that took place during the rebellion, including the battles, massacres, and atrocities committed by both sides. Cloney describes the tactics used by the United Irishmen, such as ambushes and guerilla warfare, as well as the British response, which included the use of military force and the execution of rebel leaders.In addition to providing a detailed account of the rebellion, Cloney also offers insights into the social and political climate of Ireland at the time. He discusses the reasons for the rebellion, including the grievances of the Irish people against the British government and the influence of revolutionary ideas from France and America.Overall, ""A Personal Narrative Of Those Transactions In The County Wexford, In Which The Author Was Engaged, During The Awful Period Of 1798"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a significant event in Irish history and provides a personal perspective on the experiences of those involved in the rebellion.This scarce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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436743583
• ISBN13: 9781436743587
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"