Author:
Reid, Stuart, 1954-
Imprint:Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2011.
Description48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Note:Includes index.
Note:THE UNITED IRISHMEN. Historical background -- CHRONOLOGY OF THE CAMPAIGN -- THE BRITISH ARMY. The British and Irish establishments ; The Line Regiments - the 1790s manpower shortage ; The Militia ; The Yeomanry ; The Fencibles ; Other government units -- THE REBELS. Weapons ; Training and leadership ; Inherent weaknesses -- THE FRENCH -- PLATE COMMENTARIES -- INDEX.
Note:"The popular image of the Irish rebellion against British rule that broke out in May 1798 is that of a traditional Catholic peasant uprising, brutally crushed by English troops. In fact, many of the leaders were Protestant political radicals inspired by the American and French Revolutions; and many of the Crown troops who put down the rising were Irish militiamen. The arrests of most of the leaders robbed the rebellion of its direction and enlightened aims, and the campaign descended into a spiral of religious hatred and atrocities. This book describes and illustrates both sides in this tragic episode, including many little-known Militia, Yeomanry and Fencible units."--Publisher's note
