This book provides a comprehensive history of Scotland from the Revolution of the Last Jacobite Insurrection in 1689 to 1748. The author explores key events, such as the Glencoe massacre and the Darien Scheme, and analyzes their impact on Scotland's political and economic landscape. Burton also provides insight into the lives of notable figures of the time, including Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Duke of Cumberland. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.