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""A History of the Siege of Londonderry and Defense of Enniskillen, in 1688 and 1689"" is a historical account written by John Graham and published in 1844. The book details the events surrounding the Siege of Londonderry and the Defense of Enniskillen during the Williamite War in Ireland. The Siege of Londonderry began in 1688 when the city was besieged by the forces of James II, who sought to reclaim the throne from William of Orange. The siege lasted for 105 days and resulted in the deaths of thousands of people, both from starvation and from the fighting that took place. The Defense of Enniskillen, on the other hand, was a successful resistance effort by the Protestant population of the town against the Catholic forces of James II.Through detailed accounts and primary sources, Graham provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to and during the two conflicts. The book covers the political and religious tensions that fueled the conflict, as well as the military strategies employed by both sides. Additionally, the book includes information about the key players involved in the conflicts, including military leaders and political figures.Overall, ""A History of the Siege of Londonderry and Defense of Enniskillen, in 1688 and 1689"" provides an in-depth look at a significant period in Irish history and sheds light on the complex political and religious dynamics that shaped the conflict.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.