History Of The Transactions In Scotland, In The Years 1715-16, And 1745-46 Containing An Impartial Account Of The Occurrences Of These Years; Together With An Authentic Detail Of The Dangers Prince Charles Encountered After The Battle Of Culloden, With A
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
24.02.2021
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
530
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/3.1 cm
Gewicht
851 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-5444-366-4
Across the years of 1715-16 and 1745-46, Scotland stood on a knife-edge between crown and cause. History lives in these pages. George Charles offers an unvarnished narrative of Jacobite rebellion history and the Jacobite risings 1715 1745, tracing intrigue, shifting loyalties and reprisals from the Lowlands to the Highlands Jacobite era. This volume 1 Scottish history classic brings together an impartial account of these upheavals with a portrayal of their human cost, giving a view of eighteenth century Scotland at war with itself. Interwoven with the broader transactions of the time is a record of the battle of Culloden aftermath and the dangerous months of prince Charles Edward escape, set against the landscape of a divided kingdom. Charles charts the prince's movements, hidden refuges and supporters, alongside a short, characterful sketch of his life that approaches a bonnie prince charlie biography without losing critical distance. Rich in period testimony and anecdote, it serves both as an engaging narrative for Scottish history students and as a reliable reference for historians. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. A compelling choice for casual readers and for Outlander history fans seeking the real stories behind the fiction, History Of The Transactions In Scotland remains more than a document: it is a living record of a nation, newly accessible to every serious shelf.
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