Outlander and the Real Jacobites

"e;A compelling companion guide . . . Kinsella traces the real history of Bonnie Prince Charlie's 1745 Jacobite Uprising."e; -Scottish FieldOutlander has brought the story of the 1745 Jacobite uprising to the popular imagination, but who were the Jacobites, really? Explore this pivotal moment in Scottish history, visiting some of the key locations from Jamie and Claire's travels. Discover what clan life was really like, read about medicine in the 1700s and find out whether the red coats were really as bad as Jack Randall. Meet Bonnie Prince Charlie and explore how he managed to inspire an uprising from France and then storm England with a force of no more than 5,000 soldiers. Witness the battle of Culloden and what really happened there, before exploring the aftermath of this final attempt for a Stuart restoration. "e;Shona does a wonderful job taking you step by step. From Bonnie Prince Charlie in France and then Scotland, to the Campaign and the lead up to Culloden and the sad aftermath that changed the Scottish way of life."e; Outlander Online"e;This is the ideal companion for Outlander enthusiasts and anyone interested in Scottish history. The book is flawlessly intertwined with real-life events and anecdotes from the era as well as the book/TV series. Anyone who appreciates Outlander but hasn't done any study into the real culture and events that it is based on (or vice versa) will undoubtedly discover something that piques their curiosity."e; A Tudor Reader