Jacobite Movement Hardback - 2010

The Jacobite Movement, written by Charles Petrie, is a comprehensive historical account of the Jacobite uprising in Scotland and England during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book delves into the political and social climate of the time, exploring the complex relationships between the Scottish and English monarchies, as well as the religious and cultural tensions that fueled the rebellion.Petrie provides an in-depth analysis of the key figures involved in the Jacobite movement, including Bonnie Prince Charlie and his supporters, as well as the Hanoverian dynasty and their loyalists. He also examines the military strategies and battles that characterized the conflict, offering detailed descriptions of the key engagements and their outcomes.Throughout the book, Petrie offers a balanced and nuanced perspective on the Jacobite movement, exploring both its successes and failures, as well as its lasting impact on Scottish and English history. The Jacobite Movement is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British politics and society, as well as the broader themes of rebellion, revolution, and cultural identity.1932. The outcome of ten years of research, this book is an attempt to tell the story of Jacobitism as a definite political movement, not as a romance. It is based on original authorities and the author hopes it will help to make several events in British history clear. Contents: background of the restoration; restored monarchy 1660-1688; birth of Jacobitism 1688-1701; plot and counter-plot 1701-1714; fifteen and after 1714-1719; hope and despair 1719-1740; forty-five 1740-1746; Jacobitism underground 1746-1766; the last Stuarts 1766-1807; the aftermath.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.