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The Story of Ireland

by Emily Lawless

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Chapter XLIII William and James in Ireland

Popular enthusiasm for James—Struggle between his English and Irish adherents—James advances to Londonderry—Siege of Londonderry—Its garrison relieved—Debasing the coinage—Reversal of the Act of Settlement—Bill of Attainder—Arrival of William III.—Battle of the Boyne—Flight of James—First siege of Limerick—Athlone captured by Ginkel—Battle of Aughrim.

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