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Ireland’s Wars: The Glorious Revolution

Posted on Dec 3, 2014 by NFB

So, just what did happen to bring about the War of the Two Kings? We’ve covered some of the political developments in the inter-war period that affected both Britain and Ireland, but now is the time to go into greater … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: Thomas Blood

Posted on Nov 19, 2014 by NFB

The road to the War of the Two Kings is a long and complicated one, with issues of pertinence on both sides of the Irish Sea. But there are a couple of unrelated incidents of note in Ireland, with relation … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Wars: The Restoration Coups

Posted on Aug 20, 2014 by NFB

So ends the bloody business of the day. -Homer Richard Cromwell had a short honeymoon period upon taking up the office of Lord Protector, with his brother Henry remaining in his position of power in Ireland as well, seemingly a … Continue reading →

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