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Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: John Donald, 1998
- Softcover
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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 1998, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The Jacobite Army in England 1745-46: The Final Campaign by F.J. McLynn explores a pivotal moment in British history?the Jacobite Rising of 1745 and its ambitious attempt to restore the Stuart dynasty. Contrary to common belief, the book asserts that the crucial event was not the battle of Culloden in April 1746 but rather the Jacobite army?s invasion of England in November-December 1745. This campaign had the potential to alter the course of history, particularly in relation to the subsequent global conflict known as the Seven Years' War.McLynn delves into the implications of this invasion through a series of counterfactual scenarios, inspired by the works of influential thinkers like Max Weber. He prompts readers to consider what if questions related to the Jacobite campaign, including the impact of different decisions made by key players such as Prince Charles Edward Stuart and Louis XV of France. What if the Welsh Jacobites had rallied to support the cause more effectively? What if France had provided immediate military assistance? These counterfactuals invite readers to rethink the inevitability of historical outcomes.The narrative not only illuminates the military strategies and political dynamics of the time but also engages with the broader theme of historical causality. By challenging the deterministic view of history, McLynn makes a case for the significance of alternative possibilities in shaping historical events. Ultimately, this book offers a detailed analysis of a critical period, emphasising how the decisions made during the Jacobite Rising could have led to an entirely different trajectory for both England and Europe.…
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- Titel
- The Jacobite Army in England 1745-46 The Final Campaign Book by F.J. McLynn
- Autor
- F.J. McLynn
- Verlag
- John Donald
- Erscheinungsjahr
- 1998
- Zustand
- Very Good
- Einband
- Softcover
- Sprache
- Englisch
- ISBN-10
- 0859764885
- ISBN-13
- 9780859764889
- Auflage
- 2. Auflage
- Verkäuferkataloge
- All Things Military, Military Specific Wars and Conflicts
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