A Jacobite Exile


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A Jacobite Exile


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A Jacobite Exile


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This adventure novel centers on a young man in the service of King Charles the XII of Sweden. Sir Marmaduke Carstairs is a Jacobite who is denounced as a plotter against King William. He and his son Charlie flee to Sweden. Charlie joins the foreign legion and is honored by his service in several campaigns against the Poles and Russians...




A Jacobite Exile


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In the late seventeenth century, the United Kingdom was torn asunder by religious and political sectarian conflict. In A Jacobite Exile, a historical novel geared for younger audiences, teenager Charlie Carstairs finds himself in the thick of the unrest. His father sides with the Jacobites, a minority which came to suffer persecution, so the family flees to Sweden, where Charlie volunteers for military service.




The Stuart Court in Exile and the Jacobites


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Based on original research in a wide range of contemporary sources, this collection of original essays illuminates the early development of Jacobitism, placing the movement in a coherent historical context. The volume includes a substantial introduction by Edward Corp on the Stuart court and a major essay by Eveline Cruickshanks on the importance of Jacobitism in Britain and its links with the exiled court.




A Jacobite Exile; Being the Adventures of a Young Englishman in the Service of Charles XII. of Sweden. with Eight Illus. by Paul Hardy, and a Map of C


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A Jacobite Exile


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"A Jacobite Exile" is a historical novel written by G. A. Henty. Set in the 18th century, the book follows the life of Ronald Leslie, a young Scottish nobleman caught up in the political turmoil of the Jacobite uprising. The story begins with Ronald's family being targeted for their support of the exiled Stuart dynasty, leading him to flee his homeland and embark on a thrilling adventure. As Ronald becomes an exile, he finds himself involved in various escapades and encounters across Europe. From serving in the French army to becoming a trusted aide to Charles Edward Stuart, the young pretender to the British throne, Ronald's journey is filled with danger, intrigue, and loyalty to his cause. Along the way, he experiences battles, espionage, and treacherous plots, testing his bravery and resolve. The story provides readers with a vivid depiction of the political climate and military conflicts of the time, blending historical events with fictional characters.




A Jacobite Exile


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A Jacobite Exile


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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 will 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.




A Jacobite Exile


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