God, Guns and Ulster
Author | : Ian S. Wood |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 1840675365 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781840675368 |
Rating | : 4/5 (368 Downloads) |
Download or read book God, Guns and Ulster written by Ian S. Wood and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book gives a clear and often shocking insight into the history of the Loyalist paramilitaries. Written by Ian S Wood, a leading authority on Ulster Loyalism, the book begins with a brief look at the early history of Ulster. It traces its rich and varied evolution as a famously rebellious part of Ireland and the emergence of secret agrarian societies. It explains the significance and iconography of figures such as King William of Orange and events like the Battle of the Boyne and shows how these events have shaped and formed a collective Loyalist mentality.