Description: In this book leading historians challenge traditional views about the British conquest and colonization of Ireland during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. They reveal the contradictions, disappointments and failures, which attended the efforts of English and Scottish colonists. Notably, the British became increasingly aware of the need not to destroy the resources they originally sought to exploit.
Review Quotes: "British Interventions in Early Modern Ireland reflects the dynamic state of the field--the real and rich legacy of Aidan Clarke. It is certainly essential reading for scholars and graduate students interested in early modern Ireland." - Sean Farrell, Northern Illinois University