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The Spirit of Jacobite Loyalty (Classic Reprint): An Essay Towards a Better, Understanding of the Forty-Five: An Essay Towards a Better, Understanding of the Forty-Five (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A thoughtful exploration of loyalty, culture, and the Jacobite era that reshapes how we understand the Forty-Five.
This concise essay argues that Jacobite loyalty and its history are best understood through literature, art, and the Celtic temperament. It links the Highland love of poetry, music, and myth to a sustained belief in a rightful monarchy, even after Culloden. The work treats loyalty not as blind zeal but as a complex, culturally rooted phenomenon that influenced political and social life.
Structured as a focused inquiry rather than a full history, the book gathers critical perspectives, quotations, and evidence to illustrate how fidelity to the Stuarts persisted beyond the short-lived uprising. It seeks to defend a more nuanced view of the Jacobite cause and its lasting cultural resonance.
- How literature and art shaped Jacobite identity in the eighteenth century
- Connections between aesthetic sensibilities and political loyalties
- Examples of individual steadfastness and family loyalties across generations
- Discussion of key sources and authorities that inform the period
Ideal for readers of literary history, Scottish culture, and fan of prosopography who want a compact, argument-driven perspective on Jacobite loyalty.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a unique exploration of the Jacobite rebellions in 18th-century Britain. It sets out to challenge previous misconceptions surrounding the motives and character of those who supported the Jacobite cause, namely to restore the Stuart dynasty to the British throne. The author argues that this support stemmed primarily from a genuine belief in the divine right of kings, and was not merely an expression of discontent. The book draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, speeches, and memoirs of Jacobite leaders, to provide a nuanced and insightful account of their motivations. It examines the role of religion, culture, and personal loyalty in shaping their actions, and highlights the often-overlooked contributions of Jacobite women and men of letters. Through its meticulous research and engaging narrative, this book sheds new light on a fascinating and complex chapter in British history. It demonstrates that the Jacobite risings were not simply acts of rebellion, but were driven by a deep-rooted belief in traditional values and a desire to preserve the nation's heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332409488_0
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