Henry Sacheverell’s sermon on November 5th 1709 caused shock and outrage throughout the country. Sacheverell was an otherwise undistinguished Anglican parson. He was arrested for printing and provocative an ( as described by those in power) treasonous sermon, which he had preached twice already, the second time he preached was in front of the London Mayor on November 5th 1709. November 5th was a day in which traditionally was a Whig Holiday. On this day preachers would give a sermon which outlined
Sir Walter Scott is considered to be „one of the most delightful figures in English literature and probably the most famous of all the Scotsmen who have ever lived“(Fletcher 2002, p. 127). This Scottish writer is famous for his historical novels which were very popular in the nineteenth century, especially his work that is our subject to discuss in the essay – Waverley. Scott himself was a descendant of one fighting clan and knew a number of people who took part in Jacobite rebellion. This helped
Bonnie Prince Charlie's Attempt to Win the British Throne for his Father Charles Edward Stuart, grandson of James II and son of James the old pretender, was born in Rome in 1720 and created Prince of Wales at birth. His father had always been desperate for the British throne, and had already tried and failed many times to win the throne (he was Catholic and the government would only accept a ruler if he was Protestant). Charles had been brought up with his father always hoping and longing
The Pride of a Scotsman What's big, cheap, Scottish and depressing? Scotland. This is one of the many jokes that Scots make about themselves. The Scots have a massive history that goes back to the 1500’s and even earlier that have shaped modern day Scots and how we look at them. From the start of the Clan Wars, to the fight that Bonnie Prince Charlie brought.Scottish history has affected how Scots act like and different among others. Scots have reputation for being blood thirsty, cheap, bagpipe playing
history has had a rich tradition of witnessing emigrates arriving to Canada to explore a new way of life while maintaining their cultural identity. Currently the mass emigration of Syrian Muslims continues this legacy that was started in the late 18th century. One of the greatest mass emigrations that Canada witnessed was during the late 18th century, when Catholic Scottish Highlanders emigrated to Prince Edward Island. These Scottish Highlanders left their ancestral highland homes out of desperation
There are some interesting historical fiction/fantasy books written about the Pictish king Bridei, by Juliet Marillier, and well worth the read if you are interested in this mysterious race. While we do not have much direct evidence of their lifestyle, the novels show a people with a great respect for the Gods, for hospitality, for the wisdom of the elderly, and the creations of their skilled artisans. They held wells and rivers sacred, and carved stones with curvilinear designs – which, if you’ve
‘The Earl of Tyrconnell and James II’s Irish policy, 1685-88’ ( London, 1964) ➢ Simms, J.G ‘ Jacobite Ireland 1685-91’ (London 1969) ➢ Brady, Ciaran ‘ Worst in the game, Losers in Irish History’ (Dublin 1974) ➢ Ó Ciardha, Eámmonn ‘Irish Jacobitism 1684-90’ (Dublin 1984) A primary document is one the most valuable source of information a researcher can get their hands on. It is much more useful than secondary source as it allows you to gain access to the mind and thinking of an individual