The Jacobite Rebellion 1745–46

The Jacobite Rebellion 1745–46
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 134
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ISBN-10 : 9781472810359
ISBN-13 : 147281035X
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Book Synopsis The Jacobite Rebellion 1745–46 by : Gregory Fremont-Barnes

Download or read book The Jacobite Rebellion 1745–46 written by Gregory Fremont-Barnes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jacobite Rebellion was the final attempt of the House of Stuart to re-establish itself on the British throne and it saw the death throes of the independent martial prowess of the Highland clans. No event in British history has been more heavily romanticized, but Gregory Fremont-Barnes succeeds in stripping away the myths to reveal the key events of this crucial period. From questions of dynastic succession to religious dominance, the events leading to the Rebellion are carefully explained and analyzed, drawing upon a host of primary research. From the landing of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the battle of Culloden, this book offers a complete overview of the Rebellion, complete with detailed maps and beautiful period illustrations.


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