The Jacobite movement began as soon as James VII and II was forced to abdicate by William of Orange in 1688. After that there were five Jacobite risings, until the final collapse that followed the battle of Culloden in 1746. This piece surveys the whole period.

There are several excellent books on various aspects of the Jacobites, many of them very recent. This piece does not pretend to do better than them. What it does offer is brevity - only 18,000 words - so that it may suit a busy person who lacks time for longer study. It ends with a select bibliography; I hope you will want to read further.

The stories of the Jacobites, and the circumstances surrounding them, have made them from the beginning the subject of ballads, novels, paintings and films. As a result they have attracted many myths. The leading characters are portrayed as either heroes or villains. The motives of those involved are idealised. This piece tries to present history, not myth. For example, not all Jacobites were Scots, and by no means all Scots - nor all Highlanders - were Jacobites. This piece also deals briefly with England and Ireland.

The piece starts with a time-line, to help readers get the history in place. There is also some lighter treatment - but never superficial. One section is a Jacobite chat in a pub. Another is a suggested Jacobite tour. There is a survey of Jacobite battles.

This piece should give readers a greater understanding of the Eighteenth Century and of Scottish history.

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• Publication Date: July 26, 2016
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