Publisher's Synopsis
""Prince Charles Edward Stuart: The Young Chevalier"" by Andrew Lang is a biography of the Scottish prince who led the Jacobite uprising of 1745. The book follows Charles' life from his birth in Rome in 1720 to his death in 1788. It delves into his upbringing, his education, and his early military training. The book also explores the political and religious tensions of the time, which led to the Jacobite rebellion. Lang describes the events leading up to the uprising, including Charles' landing in Scotland and his subsequent battles against the British army. The book also examines Charles' relationships with his family members and his romantic interests. Lang provides a detailed account of Charles' life in exile after the rebellion failed, including his travels throughout Europe and his attempts to gain support for another uprising. The book concludes with Charles' death and his legacy as a romantic figure in Scottish history. Overall, ""Prince Charles Edward Stuart: The Young Chevalier"" offers a comprehensive look at the life of one of Scotland's most famous historical figures.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1903 Edition.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.
