Ireland under the Stuarts and During the Interregnum, Vol. 3 (of 3), 1660-1690

"Ireland under the Stuarts and During the Interregnum, Vol. 3 (of 3), 1660-1690" by Richard Bagwell is a historical exploration of Ireland's complex political and social landscape during a pivotal period in its history, charting the power struggles, religious conflicts, and land disputes from the restoration of Charles II in 1660 to the end of the 17th century. It kicks off by exploring the intense political plays right after the Restoration, highlighting the rivalries of big players like Sir Charles Coote and Henry Cromwell, and shows how the Irish Convention reacted to the changing world of King Charles II's return, focusing on the hot debates about how the country should be run, who had the power, and who owned the land. With a close look at what was officially announced back then, especially about the church and the Irish parliament's rights, the narrative sets the scene for exploring the big clashes between those loyal to the king, the republicans, and the Catholic and Protestant communities, giving us an early peek at the bigger social and political issues that'll be explored more later on.