Padraig Lenihan is an author whose writing is informed by his extensive historical knowledge. His works delve into the intricacies of the past, uncovering nuances that often go unnoticed. Lenihan's approach is both academic and engaging, offering readers a profound insight into history. His ability to connect historical events with their broader implications forms the cornerstone of his literary contribution.
This narrative of the war in Ireland from October 1641 to September 1643 critically evaluates the performance of the Irish or Catholic armies and reveals the underlying shape of what would otherwise seem to be a shapeless sprawl of battles, sieges, skirmishes, massacres, and cattle raids.