Genealogy Australia

For nearly sixty years the clans of Highland Scotland proved to be an almost constant thorn in the side of a series of British monarchs. Fiercely independent the clans comprised an agricultural peasantry dominated by a warrior aristocracy. They held most forms of authority outside of the clan in contempt and did not submit to London meekly.

Their first loyalty was to the exiled house of Stuart and in a series of rebellions in 1689, 1715 and finally in 1745 the Highland clans rose against the ruling of the monarch.

This title examines in detail the society that produced these fierce fighters and the tactics they used in battle including the feared Highland Charge.

Contents:
Dedication and thanks
Author's note
Introduction
Chronology
Organisation
Clothing
The Highland Charge
The Plates
Places of Interest
Bibliography