A Short History of Orangeism (Paperback, illustrated edition)

Tracing the development of the Orange tradition, from its beginnings during the Williamite War (1688 - 1691) to the present day, this book comprehensively covers all the main events and personalities. It provides information on such little-known organisations as the Royal Black Preceptory and the Royal Arch Purple Order, as well as institutions like the Apprentice Boys of Derry. Military campaigns and rebellions are set against a background of political intrigue and infighting, and anti-Catholic rhetoric is matched with anti-Orange polemic. The illustrated work narrates the history of a quasi- masonic organisation and looks at its rituals and traditions.