The Last Cavalier: Richard Talbot (1631-91)

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The narrative explores Richard Talbot's transformation from a survivor of the Drogheda massacre to a key player in the political landscape of Restoration England. Utilizing new primary sources, it highlights his intricate plots, including an assassination attempt on Oliver Cromwell, and his efforts to reconcile loyalties between London and Rome. As the Earl of Tyrconnell and viceroy, he aimed to restore power to his Catholic compatriots, culminating in his leadership of the Jacobite army at the Battle of the Boyne, where he ultimately faced defeat.