Royle, Trevor
Culloden
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349138657
- author:
- Royle, Trevor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Battle of Culloden has left an indelible mark on British history. This pivotal conflict, fought in 1746, was not only a clash between Scottish forces and the English Royal Army but also a crucial part of a larger campaign to safeguard the British Isles against French invasion. Trevor Royle's narrative brings to life the experiences of those who fought on both sides, including the doomed Jacobites and the soldiers of the Duke of Cumberland's Royal Army. The book delves beyond the battle itself, exploring how its outcome had far-reaching consequences for the British Empire's expansion into America and India. The Battle of Culloden marked a turning point in British history, cementing Hanoverian rule and laying the foundations for the creation of the British Empire. Royle's engaging history offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal moment, shedding new light on its significance as both an end to a struggle for the throne and the beginning of a new global power.
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