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- Publisher: Mainstream; First as Such edition (2000)
- ASIN: B002KDRPAS
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Format:Paperback
Damn Rebel Bitches has been around for nearly ten years but I only got hold of it this year and I'm so glad I did. It deals with what seems to me an unforgivable gap in the Jacobite research canon. I'm not a historian but the period fascinates me and I can't remember being so vividly confronted with the realities of the domestic and public lives of those involved before. The book brings its subjects into the spotlight and very much to life. The research is meticulous and it's a pleasure to find it combined with such an obvious writing talent (the two don't always go together). This is exciting, informative, funny, sad and above all very, very readable.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I'm of the generation who learned about history at school and was bored. University was little better. I didn't care that various aggressive men had fought over hierarchical states where women were hardly ever more than a footnote. Then I discovered 'Damn Rebel Bitches.
This book brought the past to life for me in the way that only historical fiction had done previously. The characters are alive(they once really were!) and I particularly enjoyed the story of my ancestor, the so-called Colonel Anne Mackintosh, who defied her husband and fought for Prince Charlie. A brilliant book. I hope Maggie Craig writes more.
This book brought the past to life for me in the way that only historical fiction had done previously. The characters are alive(they once really were!) and I particularly enjoyed the story of my ancestor, the so-called Colonel Anne Mackintosh, who defied her husband and fought for Prince Charlie. A brilliant book. I hope Maggie Craig writes more.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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On reading the recent `Books from Scotland' article by Maggie Craig celebrating 10 years of Damn' Rebel Bitches I dusted off my copy and re-read it.
The article gives some hint of the years of dedicated research that went into the book. Anyone who has been near the Baga de Secretis would know this was not an easy task. The book is very readable, showing Craig's passion for the subject but at the same time the depth of knowledge and research that went into it. Unlike other academic works the footnotes are missing just a hint of the trail in the bibliography.
The work is well respected by Jacobite and Clan Societies. It is a recommended reader for university courses on Scottish and women's history in the UK, Canada and the USA.
I first read it after Janet Paisley, the Scottish Poet and writer, chose it as her Book of the Year for the Sunday Herald, 2001 in which she said:
'Tearing the veil from Scottish history..sets the Jacobite record brilliantly straight. Scots women fought to preserve personal freedom and equality. We inherited the repressive culture they lost to - and the genes to dispute it still'
Well worth reading again.
The article gives some hint of the years of dedicated research that went into the book. Anyone who has been near the Baga de Secretis would know this was not an easy task. The book is very readable, showing Craig's passion for the subject but at the same time the depth of knowledge and research that went into it. Unlike other academic works the footnotes are missing just a hint of the trail in the bibliography.
The work is well respected by Jacobite and Clan Societies. It is a recommended reader for university courses on Scottish and women's history in the UK, Canada and the USA.
I first read it after Janet Paisley, the Scottish Poet and writer, chose it as her Book of the Year for the Sunday Herald, 2001 in which she said:
'Tearing the veil from Scottish history..sets the Jacobite record brilliantly straight. Scots women fought to preserve personal freedom and equality. We inherited the repressive culture they lost to - and the genes to dispute it still'
Well worth reading again.
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Damn Readable Book
Fantastic read.
Read for book review for degree module.Didn't enjoy history much in school so to discover this book and the part women played during this period was great. Read more
Read for book review for degree module.Didn't enjoy history much in school so to discover this book and the part women played during this period was great. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2010 by J. Gray
Anniversary review
Just read the author's comment on the 10th anniversary of Damn' Rebel Bitches and wanted to say how right she is to feel so proud of it. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2007 by Ms. Mary H. Smith
Outstanding!
If you want to know everything there is to know about this fascinating period in Scottish history, and to read about it from an author who has not only clearly done her research,... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2007 by Mountain lady
Women of honour
An excellent insight into the minds of the brave women who supported Bonnie Prince Charlie. It also highlights the charismatic effect he had on women, who were willing to risk... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2006 by Harry Blair
Interesting look culture and influences on Jacobite women
The book gives an idea of why women became Jacobite supporters and the sorts of contributions they made to Bonnie Prince Charlie's attempts to gain the British throne. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2000 by nicky@lothene.demon.co.uk
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