The Plantation of Ireland: Or a Review of the Origin and History of Her Earlier Colonial Settlements (1865)

""The Plantation of Ireland"" is a historical book written by John Johnston Kelso in 1865. The book provides a detailed review of the origin and history of Ireland's earlier colonial settlements. It delves into the history of Ireland, including the arrival of the Celts and the Norman invasion, before focusing on the colonization of Ireland by the English in the 16th and 17th centuries. Kelso explores the various plantations that took place during this time, including the Munster Plantation, the Ulster Plantation, and the Cromwellian Plantation. He examines the motivations behind these settlements and the impact they had on the Irish people and their culture. The book also discusses the religious and political conflicts that arose during this period, particularly between the Protestant settlers and the Catholic Irish. Kelso provides insight into the mindset of the English colonizers and their attitudes towards the Irish, as well as the resistance put up by the Irish against their new rulers. Overall, ""The Plantation of Ireland"" is a comprehensive and informative account of Ireland's colonial history, offering valuable insights into the complex relationship between England and Ireland during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.