Relive the stirring year of 1715–1716 through the original letters and records of a turbulent era.
This collection presents firsthand notices, reports, and commentary from the time, offering a vivid window into the events, people, and tensions that shaped Scotland and beyond. It reads like a curated archive, balancing military actions, political undercurrents, and everyday consequences of rebellion and governance.
- Experience eyewitness-style accounts of battles, marches, and maneuvers.
- Read prisoner lists, official updates, and personal observations from the period.
- See how towns, courts, and fortresses responded to upheaval and the changing political landscape.
- Get a sense of the language, spelling, and communication style of the era.
Ideal for readers of historical correspondence, 18th‑century Britain, and archival primary sources who want to walk alongside the people who lived through these events.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a first-hand account of the Jacobite rising of 1715 in Scotland, predominantly told through a series of letters written by a well-informed Whig observer. The Jacobite cause, which sought to restore the exiled House of Stuart to the British throne, had been bubbling away for some time in the years leading up to 1715. The death of Queen Anne in the previous year had brought George I of the House of Hanover to the throne, and many Jacobites saw their opportunity to strike. The author's vivid letters include eyewitness accounts of events such as the rebels' failed attempt to capture Edinburgh Castle, and their subsequent march on Perth. This book is an invaluable read for anyone interested in this period of British history, shedding light on the Jacobite cause, the political machinations of the time, and the Hanoverian response. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334323898_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334323898
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