The Myth Of The Jacobite Clans

The Jacobite Rising of 1745 is one of the most famous and misunderstood events in British history. For 250 years the events leading to Culloden have inspired passions around the world. Based on detailed historical accounts, this work contradicts many of the romantic myths that surround serious histories and popular accounts alike. The author shows that Jacobitism was as much a Lowland movement and it was a Highland rebellion, and offers fresh insights on the social basis of Jacobite support.