To The Magistrates The Military And The Yeomanry Of Ireland (1798)

To The Magistrates The Military And The Yeomanry Of Ireland (1798) is a historical document written by Richard Musgrave during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The book is addressed to the magistrates military and yeomanry of Ireland and it aims to provide guidance on how to suppress the rebellion and maintain order in the country. Musgrave was a loyalist and a member of the yeomanry a paramilitary force that supported British rule in Ireland. In his book he argues that the rebellion was a result of the influence of French revolutionary ideas and that it was necessary to use force to quell the uprising. He also provides advice on how to identify rebels and how to deal with them including the use of torture and execution. The book is considered controversial due to its support for brutal tactics and its lack of sympathy for the rebels. However it is also a valuable historical source as it provides insight into the mindset of loyalists during the rebellion. The book was published in 1798 and is available in various formats including print and online.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.