Author: William NimmoPublisher:
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Category : Stirlingshire (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 552
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A General History of Stirlingshire
Author: William NimmoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Stirlingshire (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 552
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A General History of Stirling
Author: History of Stirlingshire
Author: William NimmoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Stirlingshire (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description
History of Stirlingshire. Corrected and brought down to the present time by W.M. Stirling
Author: William Nimmo (minister of Bothkennar.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 804
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The History of Stirlingshire
Author: William NimmoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Stilingshire, Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 426
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William Alexander, Lord Stirling
Author: Paul David NelsonPublisher: University Alabama Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Nelson's William Alexander, Lord Stirling, (1726-83) is the biographical account of a man who served 18th-century American society as a prominent citizen in peacetime and as a soldier in the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution. At the beginning of the Revolutionary War Stirling was appointed a colonel in the New Jersey Continental Line and from there rose to the rank of Major General. A brave and loyal soldier, he greatly impressed General George Washington, who made him commander of one of the five divisions of the Continental Army. Serving in this capacity, Stirling made his reputation as a military man fighting in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. He spent the winter of 1777-78 with Washington at Valley Forge. From time to time he carried out independent military operations, most notably a raid against Staten Island in January 1780. Stirling's buoyant optimism and reckless enthusiasm for any task led one military comrade to state that his high birth and good humor provided him with many more opportunities in life than his skill and intelligence would have permitted. He died while in command of the Northern Department on January 15, 1783, full of military glory and, according to one cynic, "good liquor."
A History Of Scotland
Author: Neil OliverPublisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 0297860291
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television historian, Neil Oliver. Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure, submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often badly serve this great nation, overshadowing the rich tapestry of her intricate past. Historian Neil Oliver presents a compelling new portrait of Scottish history, peppered with action, high drama and centuries of turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland. Along the way, he takes in iconic landmarks and historic architecture; debunks myths surrounding Scotland's famous sons; recalls forgotten battles; charts the growth of patriotism; and explores recent political developments, capturing Scotland's sense of identity and celebrating her place in the wider world.
Harvard University Bulletin
Author: Harvard UniversityPublisher:
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Category : Cambridge (Mass.)
Languages : en
Pages : 472
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Harvard College
Author: Charles GrossPublisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 626
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Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland
Author: Francis Hindes GroomePublisher:
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Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 470
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