{"product_id":"allan-maclean-jacobite-general-the-life-of-an-eighteenth-century-career-soldier","title":"Allan Maclean, Jacobite General: The Life of an Eighteenth Century Career Soldier","description":"Born on the Isle of Mull to an impoverished lair of the clan Maclean, young Allan fought his first battle – for Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden – from a sense of deep conviction and family loyalty. He fled into exile when the Stuart cause was lost. In Holland he became a mercenary, and after amnesty was granted for Jacobites, he joined the British army serving in North America during the Seven Years' War, and again during hte American Revolution. He was at Quebec on New Year's Eve 1775 when the city was attacked by Benedict Arnold, and shortly thereafter become the military governor of Montreal.\nBetween the two wars, when the army was reduced and he was on half-pay, Maclean was preoccupied with finding ways to meet the expenses he incurred while on active service. He made himself useful to politicians and office-holders who had access to public funds or who could recommend him for promotions. One who helped him was Lauchlin Macleane, an ambitious politician who was probably the notorious Junius, who wrote vicious letters to newspapers attacking the government, but was never unmasked.\nThis fast-paced and intriguing book gives a penetrating insight into the challenges facing a man who chose a military career during the tumultuous period of the eighteenth century.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1550020110\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1550020110.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Fryer, Mary Beacock\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43366606635069,"sku":"BVV.1550020110.G","price":499.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/allan-maclean-jacobite-general-the-life-of-an-eighteenth-century-career-soldier","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}