The Cromwellian Settlement of Ireland. Dublin: Mellifont Press, 1870. Second Edition, Enlarged. Pp xliii, 518. Rebound in green buckram boards, title label to spine. Covers lightly, neat library stamp to title page. A very good copy.

Illustrations include: Facsimile of Debenture; Map of the Settlement of Ireland – 1653. Mural tablet above the grave of Lord Trimlestown; A character of Plan of the dividing of the Barony of Connello, in the county of Limerick, by the Adventurers. Maps: Map of Connaught as laid out to receive the inhabitants from the several Counties of the other Provinces, A.D. 1654 Map of Tipperary, as divided between the Adventurers and Soldiers.

The pioneering work in this field on Oliver Cromwell’s conquest in 1652, which aimed to relocate the entire Irish population to the desolate province of Connaught and repopulate the remainder of Ireland with loyal English settlers.

The book chronicles the events that led to and encompassed this massive displacement of people. It vividly recounts the experiences of those evicted, including individuals of high rank, title, and even English heritage, such as Lady Dunsany. It provides detailed accounts of the land clearances, the exceptions made, the issuance of transplanters’ certificates, and the legal proceedings that accompanied the large-scale relocation of the population