Publisher's Synopsis
A Short View of the State of Ireland: Written in 1605 (1879) is a book written by John Harington. The book provides a detailed account of the state of Ireland during the early 17th century. Harington, who was an English courtier and writer, spent some time in Ireland and wrote this book to provide an overview of the political, social, and economic conditions of the country. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Irish language, the history of the country, the customs and traditions of the people, and the political situation at the time. Harington also discusses the various challenges faced by the English in their attempts to control Ireland and maintain their authority over the country. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the early modern period in Ireland and provides valuable insights into the cultural and political landscape of the country at the time.This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.
