The History Of Scotland - Volume 12: From Jacobite Leaders To The End Of Jacobitism

The History Of Scotland - Volume 12: From Jacobite Leaders To The End Of Jacobitism
Author: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN: 3849604578

This is volume 12, covering the time from the Jacobite leaders to the end of Jacobitism. In many volumes of several thousand combined pages the series "The History of Scotland" deals with something less than two millenniums of Scottish history. Every single volume covers a certain period in an attempt to examine the elements and forces which were imperative to the making of the Scottish people, and to record the more important events of that time.

The Stuarts and Corsica

The Stuarts and Corsica
Author: Didier Ramelet Stuart
Publisher: Didier Ramelet Stuart
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2024-06-10
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 2959440706

Didier Ramelet Stuart, a Corsican historian, has spent the last 28 years researching the connection between the Stuarts and the island of Corsica. Here, a particular focus is given to the many attempts to establish the last members of the House of Stuart in Corsica, from 1731 to 1774.

The History Of Scotland – Volume 4: From the massacre of Glencoe to the end of Jacobitism

The History Of Scotland – Volume 4: From the massacre of Glencoe to the end of Jacobitism
Author: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
Total Pages: 394
Release:
Genre: History
ISBN: 3849685659

This is volume 4, covering the time from the massacre of Glencoe to the end of Jacobitism. In four volumes of more than 1500 combined pages the series "The History of Scotland" deals with something less than two millenniums of Scottish history. Every single volume covers a certain period in an attempt to examine the elements and forces which were imperative to the making of the Scottish people, and to record the more important events of that time.

Jacobites

Jacobites
Author: Jacqueline Riding
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2016-07-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1608198049

The dramatic story of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his quixotic attempt to regain the throne of England. The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-46 is one of the most important turning points in British history--in terms of national crisis every bit the equal of 1066 and 1940. The tale of Charles Edward Stuart, "Bonnie Prince Charlie," and his heroic attempt to regain his grandfather's (James II) crown--remains the stuff of legend: the hunted fugitive, Flora MacDonald, and the dramatic escape over the sea to the Isle of Skye. But the full story--the real history--is even more dramatic, captivating, and revelatory. Much more than a single rebellion, the events of 1745 were part of an ongoing civil war that threatened to destabilize the British nation and its empire. The Bonnie Prince and his army alone, which included a large contingent of Scottish highlanders, could not have posed a great threat. But with the involvement of Britain's perennial enemy, Catholic France, it was a far more dangerous and potentially catastrophic situation for the British crown. With encouragement and support from Louis XV, Charles's triumphant Jacobite army advanced all the way to Derby, a mere 120 miles from London, before a series of missteps ultimately doomed the rebellion to crushing defeat and annihilation at Culloden in April 1746--the last battle ever fought on British soil. Jacqueline Riding conveys the full weight of these monumental years of English and Scottish history as the future course of Great Britain as a united nation was irreversibly altered.

1715

1715
Author: Daniel Szechi
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780300111002

Lacking the romantic imagery of the 1745 uprising of supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Jacobite rebellion of 1715 has received far less attention from scholars. Yet the ’15, just eight years after the union of England and Scotland, was in fact a more significant threat to the British state. This book is the first thorough account of the Jacobite rebellion that might have killed the Act of Union in its infancy. Drawing on a substantial range of fresh primary resources in England, Scotland, and France, Daniel Szechi analyzes not only large and dramatic moments of the rebellion but also the smaller risings that took place throughout Scotland and northern England. He examines the complex reasons that led some men to rebel and others to stay at home, and he reappraises the economic, religious, social, and political circumstances that precipitated a Jacobite rising. Shedding new light on the inner world of the Jacobites, Szechi reveals the surprising significance of their widely supported but ultimately doomed rebellion.

Scottish History For Dummies

Scottish History For Dummies
Author: William Knox
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 1118676157

Explore the fascinating history of Scotland in an easy-to-read guide Want to discover how a small country on the edge of Northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History For Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and its place within the historical narratives of Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. You'll find out how Scotland rose from the ashes to forge its own destiny, understand the impact of Scottish historical figures such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and David Hume and be introduced to the wonderful world of Celtic religion, architecture and monuments. History can help us make connections with people and events, and it gives us an understanding of why the world is like it is today. Scottish History For Dummies pulls back the curtain on how the story of Scotland has shaped the world far beyond its borders. From its turbulent past to the present day, this informative guide sheds a new and timely light on the story of Scotland and its people. Dig into a wealth of fascinating facts on the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages Get to know how Scotland was built into an industrial economy by inventors, explorers and missionaries Discover the impact of the world wars on Scotland and how the country has responded to challenges created by them Find up-to-the-minute information on Scotland's referendum on independence If you're a lifelong learner looking for a fun, factual exploration of the grand scope of Scotland or a traveler wanting to make the most of your trip to this captivating country, Scottish History For Dummies has you covered.

Christian History, Volume 2

Christian History, Volume 2
Author: Thomas S. Kidd
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2024-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1087737028

Thomas S. Kidd presents a global history of the Christian church in the modern age. Christian History, Volume 2: From the Reformation to the Present provides a composite picture of important, influential, and representative Christian beliefs, thinkers, activists, trends, and practices from about 1500 to the present day. In a highly readable style, Kidd covers the events and figures from the Reformation, the Great Awakenings, higher criticism, and the culture wars of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. This volume also covers the global nature of God’s church by examining historical global traditions as well as the recent the demographic shift of active Christian communities to the global South. In addition to the major theologians, movements, and events of the period, Kidd highlights the everyday Christian experience through the centuries, including accounts of ordinary men and women who experience conversion, live sacrificially for the gospel, or endure persecution. A lively, engaging, and readable text, Christian History, Volume 2: From the Reformation to the Present will become a staple text for students and professors alike.

Writings on Travel, Discovery and History by Daniel Defoe, Part I Vol 1

Writings on Travel, Discovery and History by Daniel Defoe, Part I Vol 1
Author: W R Owens
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2024-10-28
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1040251072

This collection of Daniel Defoe's travel and historical writings reveal the range of his intellectual interests. His "Tour thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain", which came out between 1724 and 1726, drew on Defoe's travels throughout England and Scotland - often as a political agent and spy.

Culloden Tales

Culloden Tales
Author: Hugh G. Allison
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2011-04-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 1845968336

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.