A Concise Account of the Material Events and Atrocities, Which Occurred in the Present Rebellion: With the Causes Which Produced Them, and an Answer to Veritas's Vindication of the Roman Catholic Cler - Hardcover

Veridicus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048440315X ISBN 13: 9780484403153

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A historical account of the rebellion period that brings you close to the violence, factions, and religious tensions of late 18th-century Ireland.

It examines how beliefs and power shaped events and viewpoints.

In this edition, readers see how rumors, loyalties, and contested protections affected civilians and clergy alike. The narrative draws from affidavits, testimonies, and contemporary commentary to illuminate the complexity of the rebellion without straying into speculation.

• Real-world voices from the period, including testimonies about protectons, baptisms, and the misuse of religious rites amid conflict.
• How rival factions interpreted authority, papal supremacy, and civil law during a time of upheaval.
• Connections between local actions in towns like Wexford and broader questions of loyalty and persecution.
• Context for why some communities viewed Catholic clergy as both protectors and opponents in a charged environment.

Ideal for readers of Irish history and readers seeking a factual look at the era’s upheaval and its human impact.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048440315X
• ISBN 13: 9780484403153
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 74