Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes presents a detailed overview of the Forty-five Rebellion, dispelling the myths that have grown up around battles like Culloden and the figures of the Highlanders. Led by the charismatic Bonnie Prince Charlie and fought in the main by clansmen loyal to the Stuarts, the revolt initially saw government forces outmanoeuvred and outfought before the Prince's march on London halted at Derby. But the following spring, pursued back into the Highlands by the Duke of Cumberland, the Prince's army made its doomed last stand on the moor of Culloden. Fremont-Barnes examines this key turning point in British history, analysing the dynastic struggle of two royal houses, the Rebellion's manoeuvres and battles and the tragic aftermath for the Highlands. Updated and revised for the new edition, with full-colour maps and 30 new images, this is an accessible introduction to the famous campaign which saw the Stuart dynasty's final attempt to regain the British throne, and the end of the Highland clans' way of life.
But the following spring, the Prince's army was driven back into the Highlands by the Duke of Cumberland, where it took up position for the last time on Culloden Moor. Fremont-Barnes examines this crucial turning point in British history, analysing the dynastic struggle between two royal houses, the manoeuvres and battles of the rebellion and the tragic consequences for the Highlands. Updated and revised for this new edition, with colour maps and 30 new illustrations, this is an accessible introduction to the famous campaign that marked the Stuart dynasty's last attempt to regain the British throne and the end of the Highland clans' way of life.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Fremont-Barnes, Gregory
Title
The Jacobite Rebellion
Details
2nd edition. English text, paperback, many bw- and colour illustrations, colour maps. 144 pages.