Sheriffmuir 1715: The Jacobite War in Scotland

Sheriffmuir 1715 is the military history of a doomed Jacobite rising in Scotland, which enjoyed far more public support and arguably far more chance of success than Bonnie Prince Charlie's attempt thirty years later. Unlike the 'forty-five, the uprising which culminated in the brutal battle of Sheriffmuir was very much a Scottish affair, fought without either French troops or assistance, and unashamedly aimed at reversing the hated Union with England and re-asserting Scotland's independence.

However, in this lively new study by acclaimed military historian Stuart Reid, a completely fresh look is taken at the campaign, while the battle is reassessed in the light of a thorough knowledge of the ground and the armies which fought there.

"This enjoyable book provides a comprehensive account of the battle of Sheriffmuir, throwing light on how it was fought. It includes eyewitness accounts, some previously unpublished and all important to the understanding of the fight." — Firetrench

"Reid has produced a comprehensive study of the strongly supported 1715 Jacobite uprising in Scotland. Reid, who is the author of several books on Scotland's military history, takes an in-depth look at the tactics, training and weapons employed by both Jacobite and Government armies as well as including eye-witness accounts." — Scottish Field