But the conduct of the besotted boy, on whom at their marriage she had bestowed the title of king, began at once to justify the enterprise and to play
The Career of Mary Queen of Scots
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The Young Queen.IntroductionApart from the peculiar interest of her
Battle of Culloden
Everything contributed to make Culloden fatal to the fortunes of the Pretender. The discouragement of some of the clans, the disaffection of others,
Bonnie Prince Charlie Retreats
The might-have-beens are indeed for the most part a vanity, but we can fairly venture to assert now that if Charles had pushed on he would, for the
England Gathers Its Strength
The King of England had come back from Hanover; the troops were almost all recalled from Flanders.Continuing Battle of Culloden,our selection from
To Edinburgh and Beyond
The battle of Prestonpans is enshrined in Jacobite memories as the battle of Gladsmuir.Continuing Battle of Culloden,our selection from History of
Battle of Culloden
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Bonnie Prince Charlie's Scotland Arrival.IntroductionWhen King James
Mary Queen of Scots Arrives
Even before her return Mary had clearly indicated the policy she intended to follow.Today's installment concludes Scotland's Presbyterian
The Book of Discipline Adopted
It is instructive to compare the history of Scotland's struggle with the experiences of other countries where the same religious conflicts had