The Life Of Lieut. General Hugh Mackay Of Scoury: Commander In Chief Of The Forces In Scotland, 1689-1690

By John Mackay and Hugh Mackay

Book Overview

The Life of Lieut. General Hugh Mackay of Scoury is a biographical account of the military career of Hugh Mackay, who served as the Commander in Chief of the Forces in Scotland from 1689 to 1690. The book is written by John Mackay, who was a distant relative of Hugh Mackay.The book provides a detailed insight into the life and military career of Hugh Mackay, who was a Scottish soldier and a prominent figure during the late 17th century. It covers his early life, his military training, and his rise to prominence in the military ranks.The book also describes Mackay's role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which saw the overthrow of King James II and the installation of William III and Mary II as joint monarchs of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Mackay played a crucial role in the revolution, leading the Scottish forces against the Jacobite rebels who supported James II.The book provides a detailed account of the battles and military campaigns that Mackay led during his tenure as the Commander in Chief of the Forces in Scotland. It also sheds light on his personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends.Overall, The Life of Lieut. General Hugh Mackay of Scoury is an informative and engaging biography that provides a fascinating insight into the life and military career of one of Scotland's most prominent soldiers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432522205
• ISBN13: 9781432522209
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"