
The Jacobites
Antony Kamm(Author)
NMSE - Publishing Ltd
4th Edition
Published on 11. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-905267-28-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is a new edition of this best-selling "Scottie", recast and rewritten for readers of 10 upwards. The aims of the Jacobites and the background to the risings of Viscount Dundee (1689), the Earl of Mar (1715), and Charles Edward Stuart (1745) are explained, and this colourful but bloody period in Scotland's past brought vividly to life. The telling is illuminated by extracts from original documents, genealogical chart of the royal families of Scotland and England, and maps and battle plans. Illustrated in full colour with drawings, and with portraits, prints, and objects from National Museums Scotland and other national collections, this work includes an additional 8-page section in black and white that includes Jacobite songs and story-poems, a Jacobite quiz, and the original Rob Roy board game.
Reviews / Votes
' ... the hundred or so pictures in this short booklet are superbly chosen and used. ... The text is intelligent and clear, with a huge amount of information fitted in to a few words. ... I really cannot recommend it too highly.' History Teaching Review 'This book is suitable for children ten years and over. It is easy to read, understandable and has a lot of colour pictures inside.' Clan Chisolm JournalMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations and photographs thro'out
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
207 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-905267-28-6 (9781905267286)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Antony Kamm has lived in Scotland for 30 years and is a former lecturer in publishing studies at Stirling University. He has written many books of historical and Scottish interest, including The Romans: an introduction (2nd edition 2008), The Last Frontier: the Roman invasions of Scotland (new edition 2009), Scottish Printed Books 1508--2008 (2008), and, with Malcolm Baird, John Logie Baird: a life (NMSE 2002).
Content
Genealogical chart
What is a Jacobite?
Highland life and customs
The 'Bonnie Dundee'
The Battle of Killiecrankie 27 July 1689
The Massacre of Glencoe
'Bobbing John' and the 1715 Rebellion
The Battle of Sheriffmuir 13 November 1715
The Rising of 1719
Rob Roy MacGregor
Bonnie Prince Charlie
The Jacobite Campaign
Master of Scotland
Invasion of England
The Battle of Culloden 16 April 1746
The escape of the Prince
After the '45
The Tartan revolution
Places of interest/related websites
Activities' section
What is a Jacobite?
Highland life and customs
The 'Bonnie Dundee'
The Battle of Killiecrankie 27 July 1689
The Massacre of Glencoe
'Bobbing John' and the 1715 Rebellion
The Battle of Sheriffmuir 13 November 1715
The Rising of 1719
Rob Roy MacGregor
Bonnie Prince Charlie
The Jacobite Campaign
Master of Scotland
Invasion of England
The Battle of Culloden 16 April 1746
The escape of the Prince
After the '45
The Tartan revolution
Places of interest/related websites
Activities' section