This book looks at the first large battle of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, and Bonnie Prince Charlie's first victory - The Battle of Prestonpans.
The battlefield lies just outside Edinburgh and is rewarding to visit. This book not only describes the course of the action, the reasons why the battle was fought and the weapons and tactics used - it also serves as a guide to the battlefield itself. The text is written in an open and lively style which explains clearly what was going on and why.
The book is illustrated with a map of the battle, portraits of the people involved and illustrations of troops and weapons used. There is also a map to illustrate clearly what happened where.
About the Author
Rupert Matthews is a professional historian with more than 100 published books under his belt. He has made a study of military history, particularly the weapons and tactics of this period. He has walked across the battlefield of Prestonpans to gain a unique insight into what the commanders could see from their positions, what the men could see and how lines of sight affected the decisions made on the day. The result is a highly readable account of the Battle of Prestonpans.
