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Jacobite Spy Wars Hugh Douglas

Jacobite Spy Wars By Hugh Douglas

Jacobite Spy Wars by Hugh Douglas


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The Jacobite story is more than the tale of Bonnie Prince Charlie, his unlucky father and grandfather and a handful of battles. This book unravels an intelligence war on and off the battlefield. The Jacobites' ultimate defeat lay in their failure to win the intelligence war.

Jacobite Spy Wars Summary

Jacobite Spy Wars: Moles, Rogues and Treachery by Hugh Douglas

The Jacobite story is more than the tale of Bonnie Prince Charlie, his unlucky father and grandfather and a handful of battles - the Boyne, Sheriffmuir, Preston, Prestonpans, Falkirk and Culloden. It is also one of history's longest-running spy sagas, the story of the Jacobite years, of spies and counter-spies, treachery and manipulation. This book unravels an unending intelligence war on and off the battlefield, as across Europe, moles dug for secrets at every court, and kings, ambassadors, soldiers, cardinals and royal mistresses all took part, from the great Duke of Marlborough to Madame Pompadour and the devious King Louis XV. As for the Prince, he was a master of disguise and intrigue, which fooled his enemies, yet his arrogance and impetuosity contributed greatly to the Jacobites' eventual defeat in the espionage war. In the final analysis all the battles won and lost during the Jacobite century do not account for the failure of the Stuarts to be restored to the kingdoms they lost at the Glorious Revolution - ultimate defeat lay in their failure to win the intelligence war.

Table of Contents

A cause to spy for; in the Jacobite world and underworld; secrets of the "secret man"; travellers and fellow travellers; with such friends, who needs enemies; Prince Regent of Scotland; in London for Christmas - 1; in London for Christmas - 2; the very last battle; the great rebels of the Isles; the victims of Mr "Evidence" Murray; one war - three campaigns; "Dealing with this Bloody Government"; who stole the cursed gold?; the England via fairyland; how Pickle was trapped; alone and discarded by his friends.

Additional information

GOR011380503
9780750914253
0750914254
Jacobite Spy Wars: Moles, Rogues and Treachery by Hugh Douglas
Used - Like New
Hardback
The History Press Ltd
1999-07-22
288
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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