Jacobites of Aberdeenshire

'Jacobites of Aberdeenshire' is a comprehensive historical and genealogical study detailing the lives and actions of individuals from the north-east of Scotland who supported the Stuart cause. Authored by the esteemed historians Alistair and Henrietta Tayler, this work focuses specifically on the Jacobite risings of 1715 and 1745, offering a detailed look at the local families and soldiers who risked their lives and estates for the exiled monarchs.The book serves as an invaluable record, providing biographical sketches and military details for a wide array of participants. Through careful archival research, the authors present a clear picture of the social, political, and familial motivations that drove the Aberdeenshire Jacobites. It moves beyond general national history to provide a granular view of how the conflict affected specific communities and individuals in the region.Ideal for historians, researchers, and genealogists, 'Jacobites of Aberdeenshire' remains a definitive resource for those seeking to understand the regional complexities of the Jacobite movement. Its meticulous documentation of names, events, and local lore makes it a cornerstone of Scottish historical literature, preserving the legacy of those who stood at the center of this pivotal era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.