Jacobite Rebellion of Scotland.

Jacobite Rebellions Scotland

Jacobite Tales

The White Cockade and Other Jacobite Tales. Many of the stories that survive from the period when the Jacobites threatened to overturn the British Government and reinstall the Stuart Dynasty are tales of great daring heroism and loyalty set against venal double-dealing and treachery. Others reflect the ancient tribal practices of the Highland clans, where rivalry and raiding were more important than political loyalty. In this book, Stuart McHardy gathers a wide selection of the best of these tales, creating an insightful and vivid picture of Jacobean life. Tales include: "The Death of Sargeant Davies"; "The Gold in the Great Chanter"; "The Jacobite Heroine Jeannie Cameron"; "The Tragic Tale of Lady Grange"; and "Prince Charlie's Cave." The White Cockade: And Other Jacobite Tales.

Jacobite Rebellion, 1689-1745. Between the first Jacobite rising in 1689 and the final collapse of the cause in 1746, the hopes of the House of Stuart were centred chiefly on Scotland. It is often wrongly assumed that the Jacobite rebellions were a contest between England and Scotland. In fact many Lowland Scots share the feelings of the English, and had cause to hate and fear their fellow countrymen in the Highlands. Thus it was to the Highland clans that the Jacobites looked to for their most reliable manpower. In this book Michael Barthorp details the events of the Jacobite rebellions, and the organisation and uniforms of the forces of both sides. Jacobite Rebellion, 1689-1745 (Men-at-arms).

The Scottish Jacobite Army 1745-46. The story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's army at Culloden. Beginning with initial recruitment, it will strip away the myth and expose the realities of life in the Jacobite rebellion army, a force which included volunteers, 'pressed men', mercenaries and French forces, sent over to assist as part of the 'Auld Alliance'. Unit organization, weapons and tactics are discussed in depth, as well as the vicious battles that were fought to secure the crown. The wonderful colour plates and rare images illustrate the variety of uniforms that were worn ranging from tartan to regular army dress. This is an essential introductory guide to the Jacobite Armies as well as a definitive guide to the uniforms and weaponry of the period. The Scottish Jacobite Army 1745-46 (Elite).

Bonnie Prince Charlie: Charles Edward Stuart. Who was this man Charles Edward Stuart who became known to legend as Bonnie Prince Charlie? Frank McLynn pursues this fascinating question in his highly acclaimed study of the 'Young Pretender', whose unsuccessful challenge to the Hanoverian throne was followed by the crushing defeat at Culloden in 1746. The prince was to play out the rest of his career dogged by a sense of failure and betrayal. Yet Frank McLynn argues powerfully that failure was far from inevitable and history in 1745 came closer to taking a quite different turn. Bonnie Prince Charlie: Charles Edward Stuart.

Jacobite Spy Wars. The Jacobite story was one of history's longest-running spy sagas. Adherents of the exiled branch of the house of Stuart after the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the Jacobites sought the restoration of James II. In Jacobite Spy Wars, Douglas untangles the details of this complicated intelligence war that involved people from Sussex smugglers to Highland clansmen. Across Europe moles dug for secrets at every court, kings, ambassadors, soldiers, cardinals, and royal mistresses all participated. Douglas exposes the intricacies of this war, the incredible range of its influence, and the defeating consequences. Jacobite Spy Wars.

Culloden Tales. Stories from Scotland's Most Famous Battlefield. Culloden was the last battle on British soil. It marked the end of clan culture and was the harbinger of the Highland Clearances. It ensured the inevitability of the American Revolution and increased the outpouring of Scots across the globe. It is the only battle that British Army regiments are not permitted to include in their battle honours; the only battle that Bonnie Prince Charlie ever lost; and the only battle that the Duke of Cumberland ever won. Culloden is a battlefield, a graveyard and an iconic site that draws people from all parts of the world. And as they come, they bring with them their stories and their father's father's stories. These stories tell of civil war, of love, of the unexpected and even of the supernatural. They are peopled by the second-sighted, by clan chiefs and by others who have kept family secrets for centuries. The battlefield is a poignant location, resonant with past deeds and emotive memories. These Culloden tales are offered as a unique record to the power of the place. Culloden Tales: Stories from Scotland's Most Famous Battlefield.