Above : Another Picture Of George III Its importance lay in the frequency with which, when the question of a legislative union between Ireland and England came to be discussed, those who favoured the measure alluded to it as an example of the danger which might arise of the separation of the two countries in the event of a Regency, owing to the selection of different rulers by the Parliament of each. If, however, the question is viewed in the light ... Read More

Jamese Marquis (subsequently Duke) of Ormond was now commander of thd King's forces in Ireland ; next year (1643), he was appointed Lore Lieutenant. His character has been variously judged, according to the political  and  religious   standpoint  of his   critics, but it seems to be generally allowed that he was genuinely attached to the Royalist cause. For the " Papist rebels " he had the utmost contempt, and he did not hold himself bound by any laws of honour when dealing with ... Read More