Murray Pittock
Culloden: Great Battles
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199664078
- author:
- Murray Pittock
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford 1st Edition edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 2 x 14.2 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland, Murray Pittock,Culloden: Great Battles,OUP Oxford,0199664072,Europe - Great Britain,History,History - General History,History: World,c 1700 to c 1800,Culloden, Battle of, Scotland, 1746,18th century, c 1700 to c 1
- Condition:
- New
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- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Battle of Culloden: A Turning Point in British History The battle that took place at Culloden in 1746 was one of the shortest yet most significant conflicts in British history. Despite being fought with relatively small forces, its outcome had far-reaching consequences for the country and its people. The aftermath of the battle was marked by brutal suppression, as the Duke of Cumberland's actions led to a campaign to eradicate the clan system and the Highland way of life. This period has been the subject of much debate and interpretation over the years, with some viewing it as a dramatic clash between cultures and others seeing it as a complex web of historical events. This book provides a fresh perspective on the battle and its enduring legacy, challenging common perceptions and offering a nuanced understanding of this pivotal moment in British history.
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