The Jacobite Rebellions (1689-1746) (Bell's Scottish History Source Books.) (Annotated)

The Jacobite Rebellions (1689–1746) is a compact source-book tracing the dynastic, religious, and political conflicts that followed the Revolution Settlement and culminated at Culloden. In the manner of Bell's Scottish History Source Books, it gathers contemporary documents, narratives, proclamations, letters, and historical extracts into a disciplined chronological framework. Its style is not rhetorical but evidentiary: the drama of Killiecrankie, the Fifteen, the Rising of 1745, and the collapse of the Stuart cause emerges through voices close to the events themselves. J. Pringle Thomson's work reflects the early twentieth-century educational impulse to make national history accessible through primary materials rather than mere summary. As a Scottish historical compiler and teacherly editor, Thomson appears concerned with showing how Jacobitism was shaped by loyalty, clan politics, Presbyterian settlement, Episcopalian sympathies, and the changing relationship between Scotland and Britain. His selection suggests an author attentive to both romance and consequence. This volume is recommended to readers who want a concise, document-based introduction to Jacobite history. Students, teachers, and general readers will value its clarity, while scholars may appreciate its usefulness as a gateway into the period's contested evidence.This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.