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The foremost authority on the global House of Forbes, B. R. Forbes is a historian and storyteller committed to illuminating Scotland's rich, intricate past and the people who shaped it.
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Forbes: A Story of Scotland (Hardback or Cased Book)
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. In a land where loyalty is life and betrayal is blood, "Forbes: A Story of Scotland" delivers a sweeping yet remarkably readable history of Scotland-told through the vivid, deeply human lens of one of its most influential clans. For the first time, the full arc of Clan Forbes is gathered into a single, authoritative narrative that transforms centuries of conflict, faith, and political upheaval into a gripping story of identity, resilience, and legacy.Spanning from the Wars of Independence to the upheavals of the Protestant Reformation, the rise of the Stuart monarchs, and the turbulent age of rebellion and union, this engaging and highly readable history offers a concise yet richly textured journey through Scotland's past.Rather than recounting events from a distant national perspective, the book narrows the lens to a single clan whose choices, rivalries, convictions, and ambitions intersected with the forces that shaped Scotland's identity. Through Clan Forbes, history becomes immediate, personal, and profoundly human.The story unfolds through unforgettable episodes: the vengeance of Katherine Cameron of Brux; the courage of Lady Margaret Campbell Forbes of Towie; the tragic execution of William, Master of Forbes, followed by King James V's remorse; the sermon of Rev. William Forbes that elevated St. Giles' Kirk to cathedral status; the killing blow struck by Arthur Forbes of Rires to avenge the death of Queen Mary's private secretary; Charles Forbes of Brux's drinking binge that changed the outcome of the Jacobite cause in 1715; and the stout defense of Inverness by John and Duncan Forbes of Culloden during the 1715 Jacobite rebellion. These intimate moments serve as fine brushstrokes within the larger canvas of Scottish history.These intimate brushstrokes illuminate the larger canvas of Scottish history, revealing how the Forbeses stood beside-and sometimes against-families such as the Bruce, Stewart, Fraser, Cameron, Douglas, Seton, Gordon, Campbell, Graham, and many more. Their fortunes rose and fell with the mercurial Stuart monarchs, yet their influence endured.Drawing on meticulous archival research while maintaining a compelling narrative pace, Forbes blends political history with vivid social storytelling. Letters, charters, sermons, legal records, memoirs, and battlefield accounts place readers inside the lived experience of the past-revealing motivations often lost beneath legend. Romantic myths give way to moral complexity as Forbeses appear on opposing sides of rebellions, reforms, and religious conflicts, balancing conscience with allegiance in an age when loyalty carried real consequences.The climactic chapter on the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion brings the era to life through the authentic voices of Duncan Forbes of Culloden, Lord President of the Court of Sessions; Alexander Forbes, Lord Pitsligo; and their contemporaries-revealing Culloden not as an ending, but as a turning point.Readable, deeply researched, and rich with human drama, this book is both a compelling family saga and a fresh, authoritative history of Scotland itself. It is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand how one clan helped forge a nation-and how its legacy continues to shape the Scotland we know today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781977291554
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. In a land where loyalty is life and betrayal is blood, "Forbes: A Story of Scotland" delivers a sweeping yet remarkably readable history of Scotland-told through the vivid, deeply human lens of one of its most influential clans. For the first time, the full arc of Clan Forbes is gathered into a single, authoritative narrative that transforms centuries of conflict, faith, and political upheaval into a gripping story of identity, resilience, and legacy.Spanning from the Wars of Independence to the upheavals of the Protestant Reformation, the rise of the Stuart monarchs, and the turbulent age of rebellion and union, this engaging and highly readable history offers a concise yet richly textured journey through Scotland's past.Rather than recounting events from a distant national perspective, the book narrows the lens to a single clan whose choices, rivalries, convictions, and ambitions intersected with the forces that shaped Scotland's identity. Through Clan Forbes, history becomes immediate, personal, and profoundly human.The story unfolds through unforgettable episodes: the vengeance of Katherine Cameron of Brux; the courage of Lady Margaret Campbell Forbes of Towie; the tragic execution of William, Master of Forbes, followed by King James V's remorse; the sermon of Rev. William Forbes that elevated St. Giles' Kirk to cathedral status; the killing blow struck by Arthur Forbes of Rires to avenge the death of Queen Mary's private secretary; Charles Forbes of Brux's drinking binge that changed the outcome of the Jacobite cause in 1715; and the stout defense of Inverness by John and Duncan Forbes of Culloden during the 1715 Jacobite rebellion. These intimate moments serve as fine brushstrokes within the larger canvas of Scottish history.These intimate brushstrokes illuminate the larger canvas of Scottish history, revealing how the Forbeses stood beside-and sometimes against-families such as the Bruce, Stewart, Fraser, Cameron, Douglas, Seton, Gordon, Campbell, Graham, and many more. Their fortunes rose and fell with the mercurial Stuart monarchs, yet their influence endured.Drawing on meticulous archival research while maintaining a compelling narrative pace, Forbes blends political history with vivid social storytelling. Letters, charters, sermons, legal records, memoirs, and battlefield accounts place readers inside the lived experience of the past-revealing motivations often lost beneath legend. Romantic myths give way to moral complexity as Forbeses appear on opposing sides of rebellions, reforms, and religious conflicts, balancing conscience with allegiance in an age when loyalty carried real consequences.The climactic chapter on the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion brings the era to life through the authentic voices of Duncan Forbes of Culloden, Lord President of the Court of Sessions; Alexander Forbes, Lord Pitsligo; and their contemporaries-revealing Culloden not as an ending, but as a turning point.Readable, deeply researched, and rich with human drama, this book is both a compelling family saga and a fresh, authoritative history of Scotland itself. It is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand how one clan helped forge a nation-and how its legacy continues to shape the Scotland we know today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781977291554
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. In a land where loyalty is life and betrayal is blood, "Forbes: A Story of Scotland" delivers a sweeping yet remarkably readable history of Scotland-told through the vivid, deeply human lens of one of its most influential clans. For the first time, the full arc of Clan Forbes is gathered into a single, authoritative narrative that transforms centuries of conflict, faith, and political upheaval into a gripping story of identity, resilience, and legacy.Spanning from the Wars of Independence to the upheavals of the Protestant Reformation, the rise of the Stuart monarchs, and the turbulent age of rebellion and union, this engaging and highly readable history offers a concise yet richly textured journey through Scotland's past.Rather than recounting events from a distant national perspective, the book narrows the lens to a single clan whose choices, rivalries, convictions, and ambitions intersected with the forces that shaped Scotland's identity. Through Clan Forbes, history becomes immediate, personal, and profoundly human.The story unfolds through unforgettable episodes: the vengeance of Katherine Cameron of Brux; the courage of Lady Margaret Campbell Forbes of Towie; the tragic execution of William, Master of Forbes, followed by King James V's remorse; the sermon of Rev. William Forbes that elevated St. Giles' Kirk to cathedral status; the killing blow struck by Arthur Forbes of Rires to avenge the death of Queen Mary's private secretary; Charles Forbes of Brux's drinking binge that changed the outcome of the Jacobite cause in 1715; and the stout defense of Inverness by John and Duncan Forbes of Culloden during the 1715 Jacobite rebellion. These intimate moments serve as fine brushstrokes within the larger canvas of Scottish history.These intimate brushstrokes illuminate the larger canvas of Scottish history, revealing how the Forbeses stood beside-and sometimes against-families such as the Bruce, Stewart, Fraser, Cameron, Douglas, Seton, Gordon, Campbell, Graham, and many more. Their fortunes rose and fell with the mercurial Stuart monarchs, yet their influence endured.Drawing on meticulous archival research while maintaining a compelling narrative pace, Forbes blends political history with vivid social storytelling. Letters, charters, sermons, legal records, memoirs, and battlefield accounts place readers inside the lived experience of the past-revealing motivations often lost beneath legend. Romantic myths give way to moral complexity as Forbeses appear on opposing sides of rebellions, reforms, and religious conflicts, balancing conscience with allegiance in an age when loyalty carried real consequences.The climactic chapter on the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion brings the era to life through the authentic voices of Duncan Forbes of Culloden, Lord President of the Court of Sessions; Alexander Forbes, Lord Pitsligo; and their contemporaries-revealing Culloden not as an ending, but as a turning point.Readable, deeply researched, and rich with human drama, this book is both a compelling family saga and a fresh, authoritative history of Scotland itself. It is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand how one clan helped forge a nation-and how its legacy continues to shape the Scotland we know today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781977291554
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