In the overview of the Rebellion of 1798 the author outlines the background to the conflict, while introducing the personnel who comprised the leadership of the United Irishmen. The remainder of the book deals with the various battles that were fought, the antagonists and their backgrounds and the description of the action on the day of the battle with the reported numbers of casualties on both sides.
What makes this book different and most enjoyable is the fact that the author chose to examine the family background and descent of many of the main protagonists. Their subsequent fate was also considered.

This booklet was designed as a forerunner to the main book Ireland 1798 The Battles and was published in 1997. The purpose was to build up an interest in the history of the whole 1798 period. Like the book that followed it deals with people and their motives for becoming embroiled in the terrible events of the period.

Ireland 1798 The Battles by Art KavanaghISBN 0 9524785 4 4 315 pg. Hardback. 36 Illustrations. Black & White throughout. Size 9”x6”

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