William Petty History of the Cromwellian Survey of Ireland, A.D. 1655-6:

This book provides a comprehensive history of the Cromwellian survey of Ireland in the mid17th century. The survey, which is commonly known as the Down Survey, was the first systematic mapping of Ireland, and was a crucial step in the colonization of Ireland by English and Scottish settlers. The book provides a detailed account of the survey and its significance, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland or colonialism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. | William Petty History of the Cromwellian Survey of Ireland, A.D. 1655-6: