Anti-Jacobitism and the English People, 1714-1746

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The book delves into the Jacobite uprisings of 1715 and 1745, which threatened the reigns of George I and George II. It explores the varied responses from supporters of the Hanoverian dynasty, highlighting the political and military strategies employed to maintain their rule against the exiled Stuart claimants. Through this examination, the author sheds light on the complexities of loyalty and power during a tumultuous period in British history.