The battle-fields of Ireland, from 1688 to 1691 : $b including Limerick and Athlone, Aughrim and the Boyne. Being an outline history of the Jacobite war in Ireland, and the causes which led to it

"The Battle-Fields of Ireland, from 1688 to 1691" by John Boyle is a historical narrative about the Jacobite War in Ireland, spotlighting major clashes like the battles of the Boyne and Aughrim, and the reasons that the war began. It explores the religious and political problems that stirred up the war while focusing on the struggles between those loyal to the Catholic King James II and the opposing Protestant supporters of William of Orange. The book starts by giving a summary of the social and political situation before the war, focusing on the origin of King James II and the hate he faced because he was Catholic, also the historical problems shaping how the Irish conflict began. It shares the unhappiness among different sides and gets ready for the coming battles for control of the country. This establishes a rich history, arousing the reader who wishes to understand the reasons and results during the era that helped decide Ireland's destiny.