Calendar of the State Papers Relating to Ireland, of the Reign of Elizabeth, 1574-1585 (Classic Reprint)

A detailed, primary-source look at Ireland under Elizabeth I.

This nonfiction collection assembles the State Papers relating to Ireland from 1574 to 1585, presenting letters, dispatches, and official correspondence in a comprehensive, reference-ready edition. It offers context through the Preface and navigable notes that help readers trace policy, conflict, and governance during a pivotal era.

The book compiles official communications, field reports, and administrative debates that shaped the North and Munster regions. It emphasizes the political and military dynamics of the time, including interactions among the Earl of Essex, Turlough Lynagh, and other Irish leaders, as the crown pursued control and peace.

Ideal for researchers, students, and history enthusiasts, this edition provides a window into how statecraft and diplomacy operated in early modern Ireland.

• Primary-source letters and despatches covering 1574–1585
• Preface, notes, and an index to aid research and cross-reference
• Material on key figures and events shaping policy and rebellion
• Structured for quick reference and scholarly study

Ideal for readers of historical documents and Elizabethan Ireland narratives.