The Jacobites and Russia, 1715-1750
Author | : Rebecca Wills |
Publisher | : Dundurn |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 1862321426 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781862321427 |
Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Jacobites and Russia, 1715-1750 written by Rebecca Wills and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2002 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking study explores the role played by the Jacobite diaspora in Russia in the saga of Jacobite intrigue and British foreign policy in the period between 1715 and 1750. Drawing on both Russian and British sources, it follows the changing fortunes of Jacobitism in Russia as a key influence on European diplomacy.