The Irish Wars 1485-1603 (Men-at-Arms)
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Book Description
The Reformation in England further distanced the Irish, as the majority of Irishmen adhered stubbornly to their Catholicism. Eventually, in Elizabeth's reign, both sides resorted to the use of force on a large scale in a series of bloody wars and rebellions that were to culminate in the Earl of Tyrone's 'Great Rebellion' of 1595-1603. This text by Ian Heath looks at the history, organisation and tactics of the armies of the Irish Wars 1485-1603, armies which included such troops as the fearsome Irish Galloglasses, who bore a deadly axe six feet long with a blade one foot broad!
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
The Irish Wars 1485-1603 (Men-at-Arms),Ian Heath,David Sque,Osprey Publishing,1855322803,Europe - Ireland,History - Military / War,History: World,Military - General,Military Equipment,British & Irish history: c 1500 to c 1700,History / Military / General,Ireland,Land forces & warfare
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