The History of the Williamite and Jacobite Wars in Ireland. From their Origin to the Capture of Athlone. By the Late Robert Cane, Esq. M.D. Printed by J.M. O’Toole, 1859. First Edition. Pp 246. Half green morocco over cloth boards,. Spine decorated in gilt. Wear along spine with a little loss at tail, scattered foxing throughout the text.

Illustrated with portraits, maps, and plans illustrating battles and towns.

Robert Cane, a nationalist and physician, active in the Young Ireland movement wrote from a perspective sympathetic to Jacobite Ireland and the broader Catholic cause.

The Williamite–Jacobite Wars (1689-91) were decisive in shaping the political and religious landscape of Ireland. They pitted supporters of James II (Jacobites)—largely Catholic and Irish—against supporters of William of Orange (Williamites)—largely Protestant and aligned with English/British interests.