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Information: The Jacobite Rebellion, which lasted over a period of almost sixty years, was a war of succession and religion. Jacobite is the name commonly given to English and Scottish supporters of the exiled Stuart dynasty.
On the death of Charles II, his brother
Jacobite Rebellion Sites:
Scotland's History-The Jacobite Rebellion 1708-1745 Scotland's History-The Jacobite Rebellion 1708-1745: Capsule history of the conflict. (Jacobite Rebellion) http://www.goscotland.info/sections/?Section_Id=4&Page_Id=32
BBC - History - The Jacobite Cause BBC - History - The Jacobite Cause: Covers the religious and political loyalties which lead to the conflict. (Jacobite Rebellion) http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/state/nations/scotland_jacobites_02.shtml
Wild Thistles - Jacobite Rebellion Wild Thistles - Jacobite Rebellion: Traditional song lyrics and period poetry about the rising. (Jacobite Rebellion) http://www.angelfire.com/folk/wildthistlesongs/jacobites.html
Jacobite References Jacobite References: Comprehensive reference on rebellion including battles, regiments, maps and links. (Jacobite Rebellion) http://www.alanwills.co.uk/
Wikipedia-Jacobite Rebellion Wikipedia-Jacobite Rebellion: Capsule history with links to pages on Bonnie Prince Charlie and battles in the rebellion. (Jacobite Rebellion) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobite_Rebellions
The Contemplator's Short History of the Jacobite Uprisings The Contemplator's Short History of the Jacobite Uprisings: History of the five Jacobite rebellions with links to historical and period music sites. (Jacobite Rebellion) http://www.contemplator.com/history/jacobite.html
Jacobite Rebellion Jacobite Rebellion: A three part series examining the origins, causes and effects of the conflict. (Jacobite Rebellion) http://www.tartans.com/articles/jacobitemain.html
The Rise and Fall of the Jacobite Rebellion The Rise and Fall of the Jacobite Rebellion: Essay on the history of the Rising. (Jacobite Rebellion) http://www.highlanderweb.co.uk/culloden/jacobite.htm