Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745. Volume III. by Mrs. A. T. Thomson
"Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745. Volume III." by Mrs. A. T. Thomson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the lives and events surrounding the Jacobite uprisings, focusing on noteworthy figures and their roles in the political tensions between the Jacobites and the Hanoverian government. The narratives are set against the backdrop of Scotland's tumultuous history, particularly highlighting important individuals like Lord GeorgeMurray, James Drummond, and Flora Macdonald. At the start of this volume, the author provides a preface acknowledging the contributions of various individuals to her research, indicative of meticulous historical scholarship. The text immediately introduces Lord George Murray, a key figure of the Jacobite cause, and outlines his lineage and the political dynamics within his family. The early chapters explore his upbringing and the influence of significant historical events like the Jacobite rebellions of 1715 and 1745 on his life, setting the stage for a detailed examination of his character and military endeavors. As the narrative progresses, readers are teased with insights into the complexities of loyalty, family ties, and the strategic decisions that shaped the fate of the Jacobite cause during these pivotal uprisings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thomson, A. T., Mrs., 1797-1862 |
|---|---|
| Title | Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745. Volume III. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Lord George Murray -- James Drummond, duke of Perth -- Flora Macdonald -- William Boyd, earl of Kilmarnock -- Charles Radcliffe. |
| Credits | Produced by Susan Skinner, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 |
| Subject | Jacobites |
| Subject | Jacobite Rebellion, 1715 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20948 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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