Explore the origins and governance of the Irish Society in Ulster .
This historical work traces how London’s governors and assistants organized the plantation and its lasting impact on Derry and surrounding lands.
This edition presents the charter history, key figures, and pivotal events—from early plantings to sieges—in a clear, documentary narrative. It combines constitutional details with a panoramic view of politics, religion, and property in 17th‑century Ulster, offering context for how the Society shaped regional development.
- How the City of London’s charter created and redefined a major plantation project in Ulster.
- Accounts of land divisions, rights, rents, and the legal framework surrounding the Quarter Lands and ballibetaghs.
- Introduction and commentary that frame the Society’s duties, governance, and historical significance.
- References to sieges, governance, and civil and religious rights during a turbulent era.
Ideal for readers of institutional history, colonial administration, and the early modernization of Ulster’s landscape and polity.