Sir John Cope and the Rebellion of 1745 (1898)

Sir John Cope and the Rebellion of 1745 is a historical book written by Robert Cadell and published in 1898. The book is a detailed account of the Jacobite uprising of 1745 in Scotland and the role played by Sir John Cope, the commander of the British army in Scotland at the time.The book starts with an introduction to the political and social context of Scotland in the mid-18th century, and how the Jacobite movement gained momentum. It then goes on to describe the events leading up to the Battle of Prestonpans, where the Jacobites, led by Bonnie Prince Charlie, defeated Cope's army.Cadell provides a detailed analysis of the military tactics used by both sides during the battle, and how Cope's lack of experience and poor decision-making led to his defeat. The book also describes the aftermath of the battle, including the impact it had on the Jacobite cause and the British government's response.Throughout the book, Cadell draws on contemporary accounts and primary sources to provide a vivid and engaging narrative of one of the most significant events in Scottish history. Sir John Cope and the Rebellion of 1745 is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, military history, or the Jacobite uprising.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.