- Hardcover: 264 pages
- Publisher: Da Capo Press Inc; illustrated edition edition (1 April 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1885119283
- ISBN-13: 978-1885119285
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.5 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,840,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Jacobite Rising of 1745 has long since passed from history into legend, and in the process the truth about what really happened during those ten months has become entangled in romantic myth. Many books have been published about the 45, examining almost every aspect of the political and dynastic struggle which it represented, except the most important: the military campaign which decided the outcome of that struggle once and for all. Stuart Reids rigorous new analysis of the Highland resistance to British ruledrawing upon years of primary research and walking the actual battlefieldsprovides for the first time a properly balanced account of the last military engagements to be fought on British soil.At the heart of this study is a penetrating examination of the two armies involvedtheir strengths, weaknesses, and very different tactical doctrines. Weaving this thorough understanding of how those armies fought into previously neglected eyewitness accounts with a detailed examination of the ground on which the battles were fought, Stuart Reid presents an important new contribution to eighteenth century military history.
About the Author
Originally trained as a librarian, Stuart Reid joined the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, rising to Sniper Sergeant. Now a surveyor he is also the author of All The Kings Armies and Wolfe: The Career of General James Wolfe from Culloden to Quebec, both published by Spellmount.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There have been many histories of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion and many more continue to be published. The question is, why should the reader bother with this one?
Well, it provides a wholly new perspective on the rising. Though the writer claims that he is not biassed, this is not the case, and this is not necessarily a bad thing. This book sees the rising as much from the viewpoint of the British Army (which the author once served in) as it does with the Jacobite rebels. Most histories are vice versa.
The Dyke of Cumberland and General Hawley, often and uncritically labelled 'The Butcher' and 'Hangman' are given a fairer assessment. Likewise, Lord George Murray, often praised as the genius of the rebel army, and O'Sullivan, another leading rebel, are reappraised. Far from being a genius, Murray is portrayed as a military novice who often made tactical errors. Sullivan comes off rather better - an experienced soldier, not a buffoon.
Reid is good on military details; many authors are not. Thus he rightly points out that cannonfire against the rebels at Culloden was not hugely effective until the rebels reached close quarters. He also squashes the myth that the defenders of London were an ill trained rabble of amateurs.
Of course, the book is not perfect. Concentrating wholly on military factors, we do not see any of the crucial political, religious and economic factors which were also of importance.
This is a long overdue revisionist treatment of the rebellion and should act as an antidote to the majority of pro-Jacobite histories in this field.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Interesting title for a rare balanced view - to use the pro-Jacobite rising rather than the pro-Hanovarian rebellion. Reid always has much to contribute, and if this one prompts dispute so much the better. Some same-old same-old myths are punctured but the real problem is how to cut through the legend-creation of years of one-sided press. Reid comes close, making good account of previously under-used archive material, as always, and provides an excellent study of the differences between the two armies. But, like many, and with my partisan hands up, I must be reluctant to achieve balance here, call me an old romantic, but maybe we need to fall over the other way for a while before we can really see the middle-ground. This is a strong and worthwhile addition to the ongoing debate.
Format:Paperback
An interesting and unusual book. Written by a dedicated Scottish Nationalist, yet highly critical of elements of the Jacobite army actions. Questions Lord George Murray's total adherence to the cause. Tries to include a balanced view from the Hanoverian side. Revommended for this alone, as well as some lesser facts eg the MacCleod chief avoided prosecution in 1740 by becoming a government suppoerter. He would have been convicted of selling some 100 of his clansmen into slavery abroad!
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