""The Flight of the Earls"" is a historical book written by George Hill and published in 1878. The book provides a detailed account of the events that led to the departure of the Earls of Tyrone and Tyrconnell from Ulster in the autumn of 1607. The book is based on the first-hand accounts of the Earls themselves, who wrote about their experiences in letters to various European courts.The book begins with a brief history of Ireland and the political...