This week we’re talking to Historian of Early Modern Ireland, Author and Collections Officer for the Northern Ireland War Memorial, Jim O’Neill who comes to rage that THE IRISH IN THE TUDOR CONQUEST OF IRELAND WERE NOT FIGHTING A GUERILLA WAR.We talk about how one commander revolutionises Irish fighting, how far from being ragtag peasants the Irish are well equipped, well supported and have some major international backers and how this nine year conflict and its aftermath are still felt today.You can buy a copy of Jim’s book “The Nine Years War from Four Courts Press hereand you can follow him on Twitter @neilojim1972Support the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.