In this comprehensive history of Ireland from the 12th to the 18th century, William Cooke Taylor examines the social, political, and cultural factors that led to the Irish Civil Wars. He traces the conflict between Catholics and Protestants, English and Irish, and analyzes the impact of these wars on the Irish people and their identity. This book provides a valuable insight into a tumultuous period of Irish history that still resonates today.

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