The Siege Of Derry
A History
$65.18
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
3 May 2006
Summary
THE SIEGE OF DERRY is one of the key flash points in the troubled history of Ireland and Britain. In 1688 William of Orange had claimed the English throne, forcing the catholic James II to flee to Ireland. From there he hoped to mount his comeback. In December of that year James’ troops attempted to take over the protestant city of Derry. To the now-famous cry of ‘No Surrender’ the apprentice boys closed the city gates to James’ army and the 105-day siege begun. The besiegers effectively used…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349115559 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0349115559 |
| Author: | Carlo Gebler |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 3 May 2006 |
| Weight: | 254g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 127mm x 27mm |
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Critics Review
A vivid and fascinating portrait of 17th-century Irish politics - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
A fascinating and detached account of the siege and the months that led up to it - SUNDAY INDEPENDENTThe smell of gunpowder permeates Gebler’s excellent account of the 105 day siege of Derry. - INDEPENDENTGebler marshals his skills as a writer and storyteller to great effect. - IRISH TIMESAbout The Author
Carlo Gebler
Carlo Gebler is a writer and filmmaker. He is the son of Edna O’Brien.
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