Above : Picture Of Wentworth The prosperity of Ireland was, however, to be sought—such was the Deputy's view—not for her own sake, but that she might minister to the prosperity of England and the power of the English Crown. There¬fore, any branch of Irish industry which seemed to threaten to rival or interfere with a similar industry in England must be at once repressed. It was for this reason that Wentworth sought to effect the ruin of the Irish Woollen trade. He declared ... Read More