| Glencoe: The Infamous Massacre, 1692 Contributor(s): Sadler, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1848685157 ISBN-13: 9781848685154 Publisher: Amberley Publishing OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Renaissance - History | Military - General - History | Modern - 17th Century |
| Dewey: 941.106 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 5" W x 7.86" (0.75 lbs) 287 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - Scottish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A startling new history of the Campbell massacre of the McDonald Clan, one the most emotive episodes in Scottish history. In the early hours of 13 February 1692, English Redcoats under the command of Campbell of Glenlyon, who for the past week had been peacefully quartered on the inhabitants of Glencoe, fell upon their MacDonald hosts. In the ensuing hours 38 defenceless men, women, and children were murdered in cold blood. The massacre, sanctioned by the new king of England, William of Orange, was initially covered up, but news of such treachery could not kept quiet and it has become a cause celebre of Scottish history. John Sadler re-investigation of the sources and contemporary accounts has yielded valuable new insights into why the order was given, turning the previously excepted view of events on its head. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sadler, John: - John Sadler has had a lifelong interest in Scottish military history. He now combines writing with lecturing in History at Newcastle University and working as a battlefield tour guide, living history interpreter, and heritage consultant. He is a keen re-enactor and a long time member of the Sealed Knot Society. He lives in mid-Northumberland. |