The enigma that was the first Jacobite

Citation

Mann AJ (2020) The enigma that was the first Jacobite. History Scotland, 20 (6), pp. 18-22. https://www.historyscotland.com/store/back-issues/history-scotland/history-scotland-vol20issue6-novdec20-issue-116/

Abstract
Jacobitism began with King James VII and II, the man who lost his thrones in the Revolution of 1688-89. But who was this complex, enigmatic, much-maligned king, and what was his relationship to Scotland. This article discusses James and his legacy.

Keywords
Jacobitism; monarchy; Restoration; Revolution

Journal
History Scotland: Volume 20, Issue 6