To Sydney, who was inclined to try conciliatory methods with the Ulster prince, succeeded Sussex, with his belief in so-called strong methods, and his habit of useless raids. Whether acting on his advice, or on her own initiative, the Queen changed her poKcy towards Shane. She now denied his right to the Tir Owen lands, and prepared to make war on him, under pretext of supporting the claim of young Brian, eldest son of Matthew. Shane endeavoured to placate her. He wrote ... Read More

Above : Picture Of Earl Strafford In 1639, Wentworth was created Earl of Strafford, and exchanged the title of Lord Deputy for the more honourable one of Lord Lieutenant. In Ireland he was not particularly unpopular with the masses of the populat ion ; nor was there any reason why he should be. His repression of the disorders amongst the soldiers and his protection of trade had been positive benefits, while his acts of injustice and tyranny had not affected them. By ... Read More