Publisher's Synopsis
Mackenzie's Memorials of the Siege of Derry is a historical book written by John Mackenzie in 1861. The book provides a detailed account of the Siege of Derry which took place in 1689 during the Williamite War in Ireland. The author, John Mackenzie, was a Presbyterian minister who witnessed the siege and recorded his experiences in a diary. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is Mackenzie's narrative of the events leading up to the siege and the siege itself. He describes the preparations made by the inhabitants of Derry to defend themselves against the Jacobite army, the arrival of the army, and the subsequent siege which lasted for 105 days. Mackenzie also provides a detailed account of the suffering endured by the people of Derry during the siege, including the lack of food and water, the spread of disease, and the constant bombardment by the Jacobite army.The second part of the book is Mackenzie's vindication of his narrative. After the siege, Mackenzie's diary was published and caused controversy as some people disputed the accuracy of his account. In this section of the book, Mackenzie defends his narrative and provides evidence to support his claims. He also addresses some of the criticisms that were leveled against him and his diary.Overall, Mackenzie's Memorials of the Siege of Derry is an important historical document that provides a first-hand account of one of the most significant events in Irish history. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, the Williamite War, or the Siege of Derry specifically.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.
