On Gladsmuir Shall the Battle Be!: The Battle of Prestonpans 1745

by Arran Johnston

Book Overview

In the summer of 1745, a charismatic (but inexperienced) young Prince sailed to Scotland - determined to wrest the crowns of Great Britain from the head of George II. In a few short weeks, he raised an army large enough to challenge the government's forces in Scotland and, against the odds, stormed to a shocking victory over them at the Battle of Prestonpans. Celebrated ever since in song and art, Prestonpans nevertheless proved to be a false dawn...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911512838
• ISBN13: 9781911512837
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"