John Graham Of Claverhouse, Viscount Of Dundee, 1648-1689

Haunted hero or ruthless persecutor? In John Graham Of Claverhouse, Viscount Of Dundee, 1648-1689, Charles Sanford Terry offers a razor-sharp Scottish historical biography of the soldier who stood at the storm-centre of Stuart-era conflict. Scotland hangs in the balance. Through cool analysis and careful use of original records, Terry traces Claverhouse's rise as a royalist general biography rooted in late seventeenth century Scotland, his role in enforcing crown authority, and his final defence of the Stuart cause during the Glorious Revolution in Scotland and the opening Jacobite wars in Scotland. The result is a commanding military biography Scotland, alive with detail yet clear-eyed about legend, that illuminates the making of a definitive Bonnie Dundee history book and the divided kingdom he fought for. First published in the early twentieth century, this classic study still serves as a trusted Jacobite rebellion reference and Scottish history students book, prized for its firm grasp of politics, religion and war in Stuart era Scottish history. As a seventeenth century history book that bridges biography and high politics, it speaks equally to scholars, curious general readers and collectors. Terry's portrait of Dundee anchors wider questions of loyalty, government and conscience, making it essential reading for military history readers and anyone drawn to the tangled loyalties of late seventeenth century Scotland and the foundations of modern Britain. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.