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""Narrative of Charles Prince of Wales' Expedition to Scotland: In the Year 1745"" is a historical account of the Jacobite uprising in Scotland in the mid-18th century. The book is written by James Maxwell, who was a participant in the uprising and served as a captain in the Jacobite army. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the uprising, including the political and religious tensions between Scotland and England. The narrative follows Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, as he leads his army of Scottish Highlanders in an attempt to overthrow the British monarchy and restore the Stuart dynasty to the throne.Maxwell's account is a first-hand perspective of the battles and skirmishes that took place during the uprising, including the famous Battle of Culloden in 1746, which marked the end of the Jacobite rebellion. The book also includes descriptions of the people and places involved in the conflict, as well as the political and social implications of the uprising.Overall, ""Narrative of Charles Prince of Wales' Expedition to Scotland: In the Year 1745"" provides a fascinating insight into one of the most significant events in Scottish history and offers a unique perspective on the Jacobite rebellion from someone who was there.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.