The Nine Years War-1593 to 1603 Volume 1: The Ascendancy of Irish Arms and the Road to Yellow Ford, 1593-1598

by James O'Neil

The Nine Years War (1593-1603), sometimes known as Tyrone's Rebellion, was one of the most devastating and brutal conflicts to sweep the island. Never would the English Crown come so close to losing its grip on Ireland. It was brought on by a combination of English misrule, Irish ambition and the fortuitous creation of political ties with Spain. A confederation of Irish lords led by the charismatic and exceptionally gifted Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1804515523
• ISBN13: 9781804515525
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 156 Pages