The King of Claddagh: A Story of the Cromwellian Occupation of Galway

by Thomas Fitzpatrick

Set during the Cromwellian invasion of Ireland in the mid-17th century, this historical novel tells the story of Richard Martyn, King of Claddagh, who must navigate the complex web of politics and allegiances in order to protect his people and his way of life. It offers a compelling portrait of a pivotal moment in Irish history, and the struggles of one man to stand up against overwhelming odds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

264 pages, Hardcover

Published July 18, 2023

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Reviews

[Philly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this snapshot into Galway history that takes place not long after the siege of Galway.

As a Galway man, I found it fascinating to find out about the day to day lives of the people and harrowing to read how the Irish people of Galway we treated and how many were sent of to the West Indies as Slaves.

This book reads as novella with a nice pace rather than a stuffy history text, so I'd highly recommend it