Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short Account of the Affairs of Scotland in the Years 1744-46"" is a historical book written by David Lord Elcho. The book provides a brief overview of the political and social events that occurred in Scotland during the years 1744-46. It covers significant events such as the Jacobite Rising of 1745, which aimed to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne. In addition to the account of the affairs in Scotland, the book also includes a memoir and annotations by Lord Elcho. The memoir provides a personal account of Lord Elcho's experiences during the Jacobite Rising and his subsequent exile in France. The annotations offer additional historical context and insights into the events described in the book. Overall, ""A Short Account of the Affairs of Scotland in the Years 1744-46"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland during this tumultuous period. It offers an accessible and concise overview of the key events, as well as personal insights from a prominent figure of the time.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.