Fully illustrated with colour maps and images, this is an accessible
introduction to one of history's most heavily romanticized and
mythologized campaigns. 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.
Les mer
1745–46
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781472851147
Publisert
2022
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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