The Jacobite Lairds Of Gask (1870)

By Thomas Laurence Kington-Oliphant and T L Kington Oliphant

Book Overview

The Jacobite Lairds of Gask is a historical book written by Thomas Laurence Kington Oliphant in 1870. The book tells the story of the Jacobite uprising in Scotland and the role played by the Lairds of Gask in the rebellion. The Lairds of Gask were a powerful family who supported the Stuart cause and fought for the restoration of the Scottish monarchy. The book provides a detailed account of their struggles and their eventual defeat at the hands of the British army. It also explores the social and political climate of Scotland during the 18th century, highlighting the tensions between the Jacobites and the Hanoverians. The book is a fascinating insight into a pivotal moment in Scottish history and is essential reading for anyone interested in the Jacobite rebellion and its aftermath.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: 1165133091
• ISBN13: 9781165133093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"