Bonnie Prince Charlie
The Life and Times of Charles Edward Stuart
Published on 30. May 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-14-139135-9 (ISBN)
Description
This biography looks at the man, the period and its significance in Scottish history by brushing away the dust of legend that blurs the image of the young pretender. The author makes clear how Charles Edward became the Bonnie Prince Charlie of legend and folk memory. As the biography is based almost entirely on contemporary sources, Charles emerges directly from 18th century Europe with all its political and dynastic intrigue and the insights into familiar and unfamiliar events which emerge explain the unwavering appeal that the prince has exerted for so long.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
b&w illustrations, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-139135-9 (9780141391359)
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Person
Dr David Daiches CBE was born in Scotland, became Professor of English at Sussex University and is a prolific writer on Literature, much of which is or has been published by Penguin, as well as being the biographer of Charles Edward Stuart, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns.
Content
From Stuart to Jacobite; Glencoe and Darien; "Farewell, thou ancient kingdom"; Jamie the Rover; early years; an end of waiting; Tearlach Mac Sheumais; from Perth to Edinburgh; victory; into England; the retreat from Derby; the Battle of Falkirk; Culloden; the fugitive Prince; exits and entrances; King Charles III; the end of the story.