Pittock, Murray

The Myth of the Jacobite Clans: The Jacobite Army in 1745

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ISBN 13:: 9780748627578
author:: Pittock, Murray
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Edinburgh University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 13.6 x 1.6 cm
Genre:: History Textbook
Condition:: New
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The Myth of the Jacobite Clans: The Jacobite Army in 1745 by Murray Pittock A groundbreaking re-examination of the Jacobite Risings, this book challenges the conventional narrative of Scotland's 1745 rebellion. Pittock argues that British history has long sought to caricature Jacobitism, rather than understanding its complexities. With extensive new research, this second edition delves deeper into the systematic misrepresentation of Jacobitism, the size and organization of the Jacobite armies, and the core of Jacobite support in Scotland. The book sheds new light on the ordinary Scots who formed the backbone of the 1745 Rising, and the Jacobite goal of dissolving the Union. This fresh perspective offers a nuanced understanding of a pivotal moment in Scottish history, one that has been shaped by centuries of romanticization and dismissal. By exploring the intricacies of the Jacobite movement, Pittock invites readers to re-evaluate their understanding of this pivotal period.

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