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Part of a series of guides on key figures and themes, this book follows the life of Charles Edward Stuart, the young pretender. The author sets out on his motorbike on the trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie from England to Scotland and the Isle of Skye, the locations shown with maps and drawings.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Harmless Fun,
By Clanranald (Highlands, Scotland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: On the Trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie (On the Trail of) (Paperback)
This book is highly suitable for tourists looking for memorials/monuments of the 45, kids and for those looking for a light, informal read on the subject. David Ross writes with an easy, humourous style yet his passion for Scottish history shines throughout the book.
Perhaps at times Mr Ross is a bit guilty of chest-thumping Scottish nationalism in this which is not entirely appropriate given the complexity of the peoples involved and their varying nationalities. Not that there is anything wrong with taking enormous pride in Scotland's rich history- as long as it is properly directed. There are some mistakes as pointed out in a previous review so in that sense it is likely not the most suitable for those seeking a concise account of the campaign. However, I personally enjoyed the book and many of the historical features mentioned by Mr Ross on his motorcycle tour on the trail of Charles Stuart were new to me. Perhaps they would give folk an incentive to investigate these pieces of (often hidden) history which have become engulfed by modern times and construction, especially if they are local to the reader. Gives a good geographical guide, directions and description of the setting where the feature concerned exists. On the whole, well worth purchasing even to those possessing an in-depth knowledge of the subject even if only as a guide whilst travelling around the areas featured. Would be suitable as a nice, informal introduction for kids to gain an interest in the Jacobite Risings.
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By Junius (London, Middlesex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: On the Trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie (On the Trail of) (Paperback)
This is an appalling book, and cannot be recommended to any one interested in the Jacobites, the rebellion of 1745 or Charles Edward Stuart. It is full of errors of fact - dynamite was not invented until the following century, Lord George Murray's birth year is wrong, troops used muskets, not rifles, and so forth. There is nothing new about anything or anyone here, and many other (and better) accounts of the rising and the protagonists are available elsewhere.Can anything be said in its favour? Well, it is easy to read and does make references to what is on the ground now (or was in about 2002). The author deems that Charles' existence ceased in 1746, but he did in fact live another 42 years, and experienced many other adventures.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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A Must Read for Anyone Seeking the Truth...,
By Robert Shipp - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: On the Trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie (On the Trail of) (Paperback)
As an avid fan of Scottish history, this book really transformed the way I viewed Bonnie Prince Charlie. David Ross is accurate when he states that this historical figure has been "Frenchified", which the English have tried to paint him to be a prissy,selfish leader for centuries. He was no "Pretender" as authors often label him, as Charles had a legitimate right to declare himself to be the true heir to the Scottish throne (not to mention England). Ross gives you a different perspective on this man, which people don't realize how close Charles came to reaching his goal. He certainly had his flaws, but I never knew that he was a decent military commander and an inspiration to his troops. Ross does the man justice in his book, which I highly recommend to anyone interested in learning the truth about the 1745 Rebellion. Nice work and one that should be treasured...
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