The book explores Cromwell's role in the Irish military campaign of 1649-50 and the subsequent land settlement. The essays provide fresh perspectives on a controversial topic, reassessing the prevailing siege warfare strategy used by Cromwell and offering new insights into other major players such as Henry Ireton and the Marquis of Ormond.

Martyn Bennett is Professor of Early Modern History at Nottingham Trent University.

Raymond Gillespie is Professor of History at Maynooth University.

Scott Spurlock is Professor of Scottish and Early Modern Christianities at the University of Glasgow.