Complex sentence: The trial of the Wexford Martyrs at the time of the Second Desmond Rebellion (1579-83) was held as much for political as religious reasons, given the part played by Viscount Baltinglass in the English defeat at the Battle of Glenmalure.
Split into simpler sentences: The trial of the Wexford Martyrs occurred at the time of the Second Desmond Rebellion (1579-83). It was contrived as much for political as religious reasons, given the part played by Viscount Baltinglass in the defeat of the English led army at the Battle of Glenmalure.