The battle-fields of Ireland, from 1688 to 1691 : including Limerick and Athlone, Aughrim and the Boyne. Being an outline history of the Jacobite war in Ireland, and the causes which led to it

The listener is taken back to the turbulent years when James II’s ouster set Ireland ablaze, a clash of crown and faith that reshaped the island. The author sketches the political landscape of England and Ireland before 1688, then follows the descent into war, explaining how Tyrconnel’s preparations and the arrival of William of Orange sparked open conflict. Readers gain a clear sense of why the Jacobite cause emerged and what stakes were at play for both monarchist and Protestant factions.

From the early skirmishes at Derry and the dramatic Battle of the Boyne to the fierce engagements at Athlone and the decisive field of Aughrim, the narrative stays tightly focused on the military movements that defined the struggle. By weaving contemporary accounts with concise analysis, the book offers a portable yet thorough picture without overwhelming detail, letting listeners picture the thunder of cannon and the desperation of siege. It stops before the final Limerick surrender, leaving the war’s conclusion to later study while providing a solid grounding in its most pivotal moments.