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The Wexford Rising in 1798 : it's causes and it's course / Charles Dickson ; introduction by Michael Nicholson.

By: Dickson, Charles, b. 1886.
Contributor(s): Nicholson, Michael.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Constable, 1997Description: xiv, 273 p : ill, maps ; 23 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0094772509.Subject(s): Ireland -- History -- Rebellion of 1798 | Wexford (Ireland) -- HistoryDDC classification: 941.507
Contents:
Part I -- Retrospect -- 'Power, Property and Church Establishment' -- Yeomantry and Militia -- The Catholic Church and the Rising -- County Wexford and the United Irishmen -- County Wexford and the Orange Institution -- Insurgent Arms and Tactics -- The number of insurgents in County Wexford -- On the Eve -- Anthony Perry of Inch -- Part II -- The Harrow -- The attack on Kyle Glebe -- The Battle of Oulart -- Carrigrew, Kilthomas Hill and Ballyorril Hill -- The Battle of Enniscorthy -- Vinegar Hill - The camp -- The camp at three rocks -- The occupation of Wexford and After -- The Battle of Bunclody (Newtownbarry) -- The Skirmish near Ballyminaun Hill -- The Battle of Tubberneering -- Gorey -- The Battle of New Ross -- Scullabogue -- Slieve Coiltia and Lacken Hill -- The Battle of Arklow -- From Arklow to Vinegar Hill -- The Battle of Goff's Bridge, or Foulke's Mill -- Wexford Bridge -- The Battle of Vinegar Hill -- Retreat -- Gorey again - Bloody Friday.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 941.507 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00016323
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Originally published in the 1950s, this book is an examination of the 1798 Wexford Rising. It explores the various struggles of the Rising, including Catholic against Protestant, people against establishment, Irish cause and English repression, courage and idealism, faction and betrayal, and brutality and military incompetence.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-214) and index.
Bibliography: (pages 215-224).

Part I -- Retrospect -- 'Power, Property and Church Establishment' -- Yeomantry and Militia -- The Catholic Church and the Rising -- County Wexford and the United Irishmen -- County Wexford and the Orange Institution -- Insurgent Arms and Tactics -- The number of insurgents in County Wexford -- On the Eve -- Anthony Perry of Inch -- Part II -- The Harrow -- The attack on Kyle Glebe -- The Battle of Oulart -- Carrigrew, Kilthomas Hill and Ballyorril Hill -- The Battle of Enniscorthy -- Vinegar Hill - The camp -- The camp at three rocks -- The occupation of Wexford and After -- The Battle of Bunclody (Newtownbarry) -- The Skirmish near Ballyminaun Hill -- The Battle of Tubberneering -- Gorey -- The Battle of New Ross -- Scullabogue -- Slieve Coiltia and Lacken Hill -- The Battle of Arklow -- From Arklow to Vinegar Hill -- The Battle of Goff's Bridge, or Foulke's Mill -- Wexford Bridge -- The Battle of Vinegar Hill -- Retreat -- Gorey again - Bloody Friday.

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