Wauchope, Piers
The Siege of Londonderry
- ISBN 13:
- 9781801510622
- author:
- Wauchope, Piers
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Four Courts Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 294
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Ireland,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Siege of Londonderry In 1689, Ireland descended into war, leaving Londonderry isolated and besieged. The city's governor deserted, and its defence was left to a motley crew of men described as "rogues" and "sons of whores." Despite their valiant efforts, every assault on the city's walls ended in failure, and every attempt to drive the Irish off was unsuccessful. The siege was eventually taken over by the French, but it was a combination of the city's sturdy defences and an outbreak of typhus that ultimately saved it. The disease killed almost half the population, including all the children, a tragedy that prevented the city from being starved into surrender. This new analysis of the siege offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal event in history, examining every aspect of the siege with careful scrutiny.
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