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- ISBN 9781855326606
- Weight: 240g
- Dimensions: 180 x 244mm
- Publication Date: 15 Sep 1997
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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For nearly 60 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 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 the Highland clans rose against the ruling monarch.
This is a detailed examination of the society that produced these fierce fighters and the tactics they used in battle including the feared 'Highland Charge'.
Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen in 1954. His lifelong interest in military history has led to a longstanding involvement in historical re-enactment, which has broadened into work as a military advisor-cum-troop-instructor for film companies. His previous titles for Osprey include a three-volume work in the Men-at-Arms series on King George's Army 1740-1793.
Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.
