In Our Time The Jacobite Rebellion
May 8, 2003
Historian Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, discussing Bonnie Prince Charlie's campaign, the Highland clans' support, challenges faced during the rebellion, misinformation tactics used, and the impact of the Stuart dynasty in Scotland.
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Stuart Exile Court Abroad
- The Stuart court in exile was larger and more elaborate than the British Hanoverian court.
- They maintained a European-style royal court to uphold their claim despite financial struggles.
Charles’s European Aristocratic Style
- Bonnie Prince Charlie was raised in a European aristocratic style focused on military skills like fencing and horsemanship.
- His personal style was French-Italian, which seemed foreign to British audiences.
Sustained Jacobite Momentum
- Jacobitism persisted for over five decades due to ongoing Scottish and Irish political and economic dissatisfaction.
- The union with England, economic recessions, and religious factors fueled sustained support for a Stuart comeback.