Conquest is a historical novel written by Gerald O'Donovan and published in 1921. The book is set in 16th century Ireland during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and follows the story of Hugh O'Neill, the Earl of Tyrone, and his fight against English conquest. The novel is a fictionalized account of the Nine Years' War, which was fought between the Irish and English forces from 1594 to 1603. The story is told from the perspective of various characters, including O'Neill himself, his wife, and English soldiers. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power in a time of political and religious turmoil. Conquest is a gripping and well-researched historical novel that provides insight into a pivotal moment in Irish history.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.