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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Jacobites" to "Japan" (part) Volume 15, Slice 2

By Various

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Uncover a world of knowledge from a century ago, where exiled kings, failed uprisings, and cultural shifts reveal the complexities of a bygone era.

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"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Jacobites' to 'Japan' (part)" by Various is a factual record from the early 1900s that stretches from the 'Jacobites' to 'Japan'. It gives understandings into times long past happenings, famous people, and cultural things linked to each thing it talks about. It is made for any reader, whether it is a scholar or some who wants to know about history and geography. The book starts by talking about Jacobitism, following its beginning as a group that backed the Stuart monarchy after they were forced out in 1688. It emphasizes important happenings like the Jacobite revolts and how the group weakened after the failed revolts of 1715 and 1745. It also goes into the cultural and political side of Jacobitism, mentioning different groups, their long-lasting feelings, and important writings. It sets the stage for looking into more subjects that are connected to it.

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