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Attack on Burntisland, Fife, Scotland, 1715, during the Jacobite rising known as
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Attack on Burntisland, Fife, Scotland, 1715, during the Jacobite rising known as
Attack on Burntisland, Fife, Scotland, 1715, during the Jacobite rising known as the Fifteen, an attempt by James Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender, to regain the throne. Date: 1715
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1710s 1715 Attack Burntisland Fife Fifteen Jacobite Pretender Raid Rising Stuart
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This evocative print depicts the pivotal moment of the Attack on Burntisland, Fife, Scotland, during the Jacobite rising of 1715, also known as the Fifteen. The year was 1715, and James Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender, led an attempt to regain the British throne from the House of Hanover. In this scene, a Jacobite fleet, consisting of several ships, is shown approaching the Fife coastline, with Burntisland in the background. The ships' sails billow in the wind as they prepare to engage with the English forces stationed on the shore. The water around the ships is choppy, reflecting the turmoil and uncertainty of the times. The Jacobite rising of 1715 was a significant event in Scottish and British history. It marked the last major uprising in support of the Stuart dynasty, which had been deposed in 1688. The rebellion was met with swift and decisive action from the English forces, and the Jacobites suffered a series of defeats. The Battle of Sheriffmuir, which took place in November 1715, marked the end of the rising. This print provides a glimpse into the past, offering a visual representation of the events that unfolded during this tumultuous period in Scottish and British history. The image captures the drama and excitement of the Jacobite attempt to reclaim the throne, as well as the determination and resolve of the English forces to maintain their hold on power. The print also serves as a reminder of the complex political landscape of the 18th century, and the enduring legacy of the Stuart dynasty in Scottish and British history.
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