Battle of Falkirk Muir 1746

Library

Here we have on display different literature and book reviews linked to the ’45 Rebellion.

If you would like to contribute to our library either through a book review or a piece of your own literature please drop us an email.

Click the image above to read a review of Innsbruck's connection with Maria Clementina, Prince Charlies' mother.

This was writted by John Craik

Click the image above to read Peter Pininski's reflections on Bonnie Prince Charlie – His Life, Family, Legend.

This is a transcript of the informative talk Peter gave during the Battle of Falkirk Muir Conference on 21/01/2023.

A Guide to the Battle of Falkirk January 17 1746 By Michael Nevin

This is an excellent short history of the Battle of Falkirk. It has 45 pages and seven chapters.

1. The Prelude

2. Friday, January 17 1746 – Morning

3. The Feint

4. The Armies Collide

5. The Engagement on the Western Flank (Jacobite Right)

6. The Engagement on the Eastern Flank (Jacobite Left)

7. The Aftermath

In addition to the text there are ten full colour pictures and seven maps or charts.

Available to purchase on Ebay. Link below or by clicking on the image.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Last-Jacobite-Victory-by-Michael-Nevin-1746-Falkirk/363274338153?hash=item5494d67f69:g:PLcAAOSwcnVgEod6

Click on the above title to download a fascinating essay written by Finlay MacKenzie looking at Jacobite Women’s Objects of the Forty-Five.

Click on the above title to download an article from The Antique Collector March 1963 dealing with Jacobite swords.