How London's commercial interests fueled and fractured the Irish plantation
In short: Explore how the City of London became a primary colonial entrepreneur for the English crown, navigating a difficult and often reluctant expansion into Ireland that eventually sparked a political crisis.
Dr. Ian Archer examines the period between 1613 and 1640, detailing how Londoners managed the logistical challenges of developing the Londonderry plantation. While the City was hesitant to take on these colonial obligations, they were tasked with fulfilling them as commercial partners for the crown.
The project ultimately soured relations between the City and King Charles I. This friction led to a royal attempt to confiscate City holdings in the 1630s, an act that became a pivotal factor in the collapse of the Stuart regime during the 1640s.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: London-Derry Connections: The early years, 1613-1640 - Dr Ian Archer
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