Duffy, Christopher
Fight for a Throne: The Jacobite '45 Reconsidered
- ISBN 13:
- 9781914059155
- author:
- Duffy, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Helion & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 682
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 3.8 centimetres (1.1
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Jacobite '45 Reconsidered by Christopher Duffy is a groundbreaking study that sheds new light on the 1745 rebellion. In this book, Duffy explores the reasons behind the Jacobites' remarkable successes, including their use of advanced military tactics and their ability to outmanoeuvre their enemies. The Jacobite forces, led by Prince Charles, were able to achieve a remarkable level of organization and coordination, thanks to the use of 'divisions' - miniature armies that allowed them to outflank and outfight their opponents. This innovative approach, combined with the Prince's credible bid for the political and ideological high ground, made for a compelling and complex challenge to the Hanoverian government. Duffy's study offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal moment in British history, revealing the intricate web of factors that contributed to the Jacobites' ultimate defeat.
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