Glencoe: The Infamous Massacre, 1692

Glencoe: The Infamous Massacre, 1692

by JohnSadler (Author)

Synopsis

A startling new history of the Campbell massacre of the McDonald Clan, one the most emotive episodes in Scottish history. In the early hours of 13 February 1692, English Redcoats under the command of Campbell of Glenlyon, who for the past week had been peacefully quartered on the inhabitants of Glencoe, fell upon their MacDonald hosts. In the ensuing hours 38 defenceless men, women, and children were murdered in cold blood. The massacre, sanctioned by the new king of England, William of Orange, was initially covered up, but news of such treachery could not kept quiet and it has become a cause celebre of Scottish history. John Sadler re-investigation of the sources and contemporary accounts has yielded valuable new insights into why the order was given, turning the previously excepted view of events on its head.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 287
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Published: 15 Oct 2009

ISBN 10: 1848685157
ISBN 13: 9781848685154

Author Bio
John Sadler has had a lifelong interest in Scottish military history. He now combines writing with lecturing in History at Newcastle University and working as a battlefield tour guide. He is a keen re-enactor and a long time member of the Sealed Knot Society. His other books include CULLODEN: THE LAST CHARGE OF THE HIGHLAND CLANS 1746 ('Drawing extensively on first-hand accounts, paints a vivid picture of the campaign and battle' SCOTLAND IN TRUST) and SCOTTISH BATTLES ('Sadler is as good a storyteller as he is an historian' THE SCOTSMAN). He lives in Northumberland.