The Siege Of Derry : A History
by
Carlo Gebler
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0349115559
ISBN-13
9780349115559
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint
Abacus
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 2nd, 2006
Print length
384 Pages
Weight
254 grams
Dimensions
19.70 x 12.80 x 2.60 cms
Product Classification:
British & Irish historyEarly modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700HistoryEuropean history
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* A comprehensive account of one of the most significant events in Irish history.
THE SIEGE OF DERRY is one of the key flash points in the troubled history of Ireland and Britain. In 1688 William of Orange had claimed the English throne, forcing the catholic James II to flee to Ireland. From there he hoped to mount his comeback. In December of that year James' troops attempted to take over the protestant city of Derry. To the now-famous cry of 'No Surrender' the apprentice boys closed the city gates to James' army and the 105-day siege begun. The besiegers effectively used cannon and mortar to shell the defenders - with terrifying results - and conditions became desperate as the city began to run out of food. Carlo Gebler's book thrillingly describes both the events leading up to the siege and the heroic struggles within and outside Derry as the five-month battle waged.
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