Jacobites : A New History of the '45 Rebellion by Jacqueline Riding 9781408867648

Jacobites : A New History of the '45 Rebellion

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The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 marked a pivotal moment in British history. When...
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The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 marked a pivotal moment in British history. When Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender, arrived in Scotland from France in July 1745 with a mere handful of supporters to claim his exiled father's throne, few Britons were initially concerned. However, after raising the Stuart standard in Glenfinnan and defeating British forces at Prestonpans near Edinburgh, his march south into England, reaching as far as Derby, posed a significant threat to the British state, the Hanoverian monarchy, and Britain's military and colonial interests.

Occurring less than forty years after the contentious Act of Union between Scotland and England, the uprising exposed the complacency and ineptitude of government ministers. What began as a minor threat escalated into a full-blown civil war, part of an ongoing struggle for power and ideology within the fledgling nation. Yet, the true nature of the '45 remains obscured by romanticised myths, often portraying a heroic 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' pitted against the ruthless 'Butcher' Cumberland.

This comprehensive account draws on contemporary sources and recent scholarship to reveal the thoughts and experiences of key figures and eyewitnesses during these tumultuous events. The result is a narrative far more intricate, paradoxical, and poignant than popular myths suggest. From the exiled Stuart court in Rome to the palaces of Versailles and Holyroodhouse, and from the battlefields of Flanders to Falkirk and Culloden, this book masterfully situates the '45 within its broader European context.

As Britain currently grapples with significant changes to its political system, constitution, and monarchy, Jacqueline Riding's 'Jacobites: A New History of the '45 Rebellion' offers a timely and insightful re-examination of this crucial chapter in our shared history.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781408867648
Book Author: Jacqueline Riding
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Dimensions: 132 x 198 x 38 cm
Book Publication Date: 2017-06-04
Book Pagination: 608 pages, BW images throughout
Book Weight: 472g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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