The Williamite Period

The latest publication from the Educational Affairs Committee of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, this is an attractive booklet and highly informative on the life of the Duke of Schomberg. He once fought against Williamite forces, but died for the Williamite Cause at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Written by academic Gordon Lucy, this is an exceptional account of a major historical figure.

A detailed look at the life of one of the giants of history as far as western democracy is concerned. Whilst William is well known especially in Ulster for the events of 1688-1690 many know little of the other aspects of the life of this remarkable man.

The events in Ireland in 1688-1690, are often only understood in isolation from other spiritual and historical events in the British Isles and Europe. This defect is corrected by the author in this publication which seeks to set the events which led up to the Constitutional Settlement, within the context of the clamour for spiritual and constitutional reform throughout the Western World.

The events in Londonderry from December 1688 to August 1689, a Siege of 105 days, "the most memorable in the annals of the British Isles", is presented with brevity and clarity for those who are interested in the basic events of those days.

The story of the Enniskillen Men covers the often forgotten events of the Battle of Enniskillen in 1688, as part of the Williamite campaign, as well as a potted military history of the Regiments involved, who now make up part of the Royal Irish Regiment.