The Scottish Jacobites And Their Songs And Music

""The Scottish Jacobites And Their Songs And Music: With A Succinct Account Of Their Battles"" is a historical book written by Thomas Newbigging and originally published in 1899. The book focuses on the Jacobite movement in Scotland, which aimed to restore the Stuart dynasty to the British throne. Newbigging provides a detailed account of the battles fought by the Jacobites, including the failed 1715 and 1745 rebellions. He also explores the role of music and song in the Jacobite movement, highlighting how these cultural expressions were used to rally support for the cause and commemorate fallen comrades. The book includes a collection of Jacobite songs and tunes, with musical notation and lyrics provided. Newbigging also includes biographical sketches of prominent Jacobite figures, such as Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Earl of Mar. Overall, ""The Scottish Jacobites And Their Songs And Music: With A Succinct Account Of Their Battles"" is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, the Jacobite movement, or traditional Scottish music.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.