The Siege of Derry 1689

The Siege of Derry 1689
Title The Siege of Derry 1689 PDF eBook
Author Richard Doherty
Publisher The History Press
Pages 400
Release 2016-09-14
Genre History
ISBN 075098063X

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The Protestant war cry of 'No Surrender!' was first used in 1689 by the Mayor of Londonderry as James II's army laid siege to the city for 105 days, during which half the city's population died. There were many acts of courage, from the heroic death of Captain Browning to the anonymous, apprentice boys who played signal roles in the defence of the city. The book examines how the Jacobites might have achieved success, and the far reaching impact of the siege as a crucial event in the second British civil war. This is a military study of one of the most iconic episodes in Irish history, based on contemporary accounts, official records of the day, and published works on the siege. With an understanding of seventeenth-century warfare, especially siegecraft, the author probes many of the myths that have grown up around the siege and sets it in its proper context. Its ramifications for the consequent history of Ireland cannot be over emphasised.

The Siege of Derry

The Siege of Derry
Title The Siege of Derry PDF eBook
Author Patrick Arthur Macrory
Publisher Oxford University Press, USA
Pages 392
Release 1988
Genre History
ISBN

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This book traces the events surrounding the 1688 siege of Londonderry by Catholic soldiers. Macrory draws on a wide range of sources to chart the origins of the conflict, and vividly recounts the siege itself, stressing throughout the 17th century roots of the problems faced by Ulster today.

The Siege Of Derry

The Siege Of Derry
Title The Siege Of Derry PDF eBook
Author Carlo Gebler
Publisher Hachette UK
Pages 321
Release 2008-09-04
Genre History
ISBN 0748109811

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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.

TRUE ACCOUNT OF THE SIEGE OF L

TRUE ACCOUNT OF THE SIEGE OF L
Title TRUE ACCOUNT OF THE SIEGE OF L PDF eBook
Author George Walker
Publisher
Pages 110
Release 2016-09-09
Genre History
ISBN 9781783312863

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The Siege of Derry in Ulster Protestant Mythology

The Siege of Derry in Ulster Protestant Mythology
Title The Siege of Derry in Ulster Protestant Mythology PDF eBook
Author Ian McBride
Publisher
Pages 104
Release 1997
Genre History
ISBN

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The Siege of Derry (1688-9) is the key political myth in Loyalist culture. This study looks at the Siege, reconstructing the ways in which the defence of Derry has been commemorated and interpreted over the last 300 years. Celebrated by historians, artists, poets and preachers, re-enacted in anniversary demonstrations and parades, the Siege provides a unique insight into the mixture of triumphalism and insecurity that lies behind the slogan 'No Surrender!'

The Brave Boys of Derry, Or, No Surrender!

The Brave Boys of Derry, Or, No Surrender!
Title The Brave Boys of Derry, Or, No Surrender! PDF eBook
Author W. S. Martin
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2010
Genre Derry (Northern Ireland)
ISBN 9780982707401

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Previously published: Kilkeel, Northern Ireland: Mourne Missionary Trust, 1986. First published around 1900.

A History of the Siege of Londonderry and Defence of Enniskillen, in 1688 and 1689

A History of the Siege of Londonderry and Defence of Enniskillen, in 1688 and 1689
Title A History of the Siege of Londonderry and Defence of Enniskillen, in 1688 and 1689 PDF eBook
Author John Graham
Publisher
Pages 318
Release 1829
Genre Derry (Ireland)
ISBN

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