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FORTRESS SCOTLAND AND JACOBITES C.J. Tabraham

FORTRESS SCOTLAND AND JACOBITES By C.J. Tabraham

FORTRESS SCOTLAND AND JACOBITES by C.J. Tabraham


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Summary

This title traces, by means of surviving buildings and archaeological remains, the intense military activity in Scotland during the Jacobite era and discusses the men who formed part of the first standing army. Part of the 1995 Scottish Book Fortnight promotion.

FORTRESS SCOTLAND AND JACOBITES Summary

FORTRESS SCOTLAND AND JACOBITES by C.J. Tabraham

This title, one of the Historic Scotland series, traces by means of surviving buildings and archaeological remains, the intense military activity in Scotland during the Jacobite era. It brings to life the men who formed part of the first standing army, and covers sites existing today together with the problems of preserving them.

Table of Contents

The army establishment in Scotland 1160-1688 (focus on Edinburgh Castle); revolution to rising 1688-1714 (focus on Fort William); Hanoverian fortification in North Britain 1715-1725 (focus on Berwick Barracks); an Irishman abroad - Wade in Scotland 1725-1744 (focus on Fort Augustus); the final rising - the final solution 1745-1769 (focus on Fort George); a soldier's life in King George's day (focus on a barrack room).

Additional information

GOR001741499
9780713474848
071347484X
FORTRESS SCOTLAND AND JACOBITES by C.J. Tabraham
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Batsford Ltd
20020402
128
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