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Blaikie, Walter Biggar
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1928
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Origins of the 'Forty-five : $b and other papers relating to that rising
Origins of the '45 : and other papers relating to that rising
$aEdinburgh :$bPrinted at the University press by T. and A. Constable for the Scottish History Society, $c1916.
Papers of John Murray of Broughton found after Culloden -- Memorial concerning the Highlands, written by Alexander Macbean, Minister of Inverness -- An account of the late rebellion from Ross and Sutherland, written by Daniel Munro, Minister of Tain -- Memoirs of the rebellion in 1745 and 1746, so far as it concerned the counties of Aberdeen and Banff -- A true account of Mr. John Daniel's progress with Prince Charles Edward in the years 1745 and 1746, written by himself -- Neil Maceachain's narrative of the wanderings of Prince Charles in the Hebrides -- A short narrative of the conduct of Ludovick Grant of Grant during the Rebellion -- The case of the Rev. John Grant, Minister of Urquhart; and of Alexander Grant of Sheugly in Urquhart, and James Grant, his son -- A narrative of sundry services performed, together with an account of money disposed in the service of the government during the late rebellion, by Walter Grossett -- Letters and orders from the correspondence of Walter Grossett -- A short account of the battles of Preston, Falkirk, and Culloden, by Andrew Lumisden, then private secretary to Prince Charles -- Appendices: I. The Jacobite Lord Sempill. II. Murray and the Bishopric of Edinburgh. III. Sir James Steuart. IV. The Guildhall Relief Fund. V. Cardinal York's Memorial to the Pope. VI. The Macdonalds. VII. Tables showing kinship of Highland chiefs. VIII. Lists of Highland gentlemen who took part in the 'Forty-five.
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"Origins of the 'Forty-five' and Other Papers Relating to That Rising" edited by Walter Biggar Blaikie is a historical publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the events surrounding the Jacobite rising of 1745, often referred to as the 'Forty-five,' providing insights into its origins and significant figures involved in the rebellion. The book likely aims to explore the political dynamics and motivations behind the uprising, while also examining the broader context of Scottish history during this tumultuous period. The opening of the text includes a detailed preface where the editor acknowledges numerous individuals and entities who contributed insights and documents to the project. Blaikie expresses gratitude to various parties for their permissions to access historical papers, illustrating the collaborative effort that went into compiling this work. The text quickly transitions into discussing pivotal figures such as James Francis Edward Stuart, reflecting on earlier Jacobite efforts and setting the stage for the rising itself. In essence, the beginning presents a rich historical foundation that prepares readers for an in-depth exploration of the political intrigue and cultural significance of the 'Forty-five.' (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/originsoffortyfi00blaiuoft
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Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746
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Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
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