Massacre of glencoe article about massacre of glencoe by. A novel of 17thcentury scotland and the massacre of glencoe 1998 about book. The role of massacre in history has been given little focused attention either by historians or academics in related fields. The interactive scottish history site of bbc online. His book reads like a novel, rather than an historical investigation. John sadler has had a lifelong interest in scottish military history. You are hereby ordered to fall upon the rebels, the macdonalds of glencoe, and to put all to the sword under seventy. The story of the massacre by john prebble goodreads. Glencoe the story of the massacre 1982 by john prebble. May 27, 2019 alastair maciain, the chief of the macdonalds of glencoe, set out on december 31, 1691, for fort william where he intended to give his oath. Hundreds of scottish people were killed by the army for not properly pledging allegiance to the new king, william of orange. The massacre of glencoe took place in glen coe in the highlands of scotland on february. The true story of the events leading up to the infamous massacre of the macdonalds by the campbells in february of 1692.
Glencoe, the story of the massacre and culloden by prebble john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is surprising as its prevalence and persistence surely demands that it should be a subject of serious and systematic exploration. The glencoe massacres 320yearold curse on my name uk. The story of the massacre of glencoe in 1692 is still widely told around the highlands of scotland. The glencoe massacre monument glencoe village all you. It was used as a subject by thomas campbell and george gilfillan, whose main claim to modern literary fame is his sponsorship of william mcgonagall, allegedly the worst poet in british history. Glen coe is one of the most magnificent areas of natural wilderness in the whole of britain and home to one of the worst atrocities. Glencoe, writes the author of this exciting book, is the only recorded attempt at genocide in the history of the english peoples. The valley has an angryand tragichistory of its own.
A startling new history of the campbell massacre of the macdonald clan, one the most emotive episodes in scottish history. The campbell dragoons came, asking for shelter from the. Many of these models had been long abandoned by their original companies, and many of those companies no longer exist and havent for many a year. Secretary of state james dalymple, master of stair, was no friend to the macdonalds.
Tensions between the glencoe macdonalds and the argyll campbells had been brewing for almost 200 years before the tragedy on february 1692. Captain campbell was related through marriage,to ian macdonald, the clan chieftain. This was the treacherous and coldblooded order ruthlessly carried out on february 1692, when the campbells slaughtered their hosts the macdonalds at the massacre of. This was the treacherous and coldblooded order ruthlessly carried out on february 1692, when the campbells slaughtered their hosts the macdonalds at the massacre of glencoe. The massacre of glencoe will for ever remain a foul blot on the memory of king william, but trebly so on the men who planned and carried it out. Glencoe models was created by nick argento in 1987 with the aim to reissue many classic model kits from earlier years. Book your tickets online for the glencoe massacre monument, glencoe village. The story of a massacre and its aftermath books for multiple devices one of us. The story is fastpaced and exciting, delving back in time to the story of corrag the witch and the glencoe massacre. O, cruel was the snow that sweeps glencoe and covers the grave o donald o, cruel was the foe that raped glencoe and murdered the house of macdonald 2.
The real mckenzies the massacre of glencoe youtube. World, glencoe massacre 1692, glencoe massacre, 1692 publisher london. It is the story of the massacre of the macdonald by the campbells and various soldiers of the crown. Feb 12, 2012 the glencoe massacres 320yearold curse on my name people called campbell still get a bad press despite all that my clan has given to the world anguspeter campbell. He now combines writing with lecturing in history at. Being a reprint of a contemporary account of that ruthless butchery edinburgh. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
William croft dickinson references glencoe in his 1963 short story the. Glencoe massacre, 1692 poetry the story of glencoe, and other poems new york. It helps peel back the legends and expands on references to the massacre of glencoe for anyone who knows or has an interest in scottish history. An estimated 30 members and associates of clan macdonald of glencoe were killed by government forces billeted with them. The flawed legacy of scottish popular historian john prebble world. This is a fairly historically accurate story of what led up to the massacre of glencoe, a horrible episode of scottish history that took place during the jacobite uprisings one of many, sadly, but not anywhere near as bad as culloden, and of all the people that were involved in it, from the. Being a member of clan donald i have heard of the campbells and macdonalds historical rivalry. I highly recommend this book, apart from the great storyline it also brings to life the history and magical legends of glencoe, from ossians cave to the great white stag. The ghost of glencoe book austin macauley publishers. Jan 21, 2010 but this is also a story of a deadline and the fatal consequences of the glencoe macdonalds attempts to meet it and of how their technical failure to do so was exploited.
Glencoe was a popular topic with 19th century poets, the bestknown work being sir walter scotts massacre of glencoe. An historical account of the massacre, in february 1692, of. Mort ghlinne comhann took place in glen coe in the highlands of scotland on february 1692, following the jacobite uprising of 168992. On one foul, blizzardy night in 1692, a highland clan, the campbells, betrayed another, the macdonalds, and murdered them while they slept. The story of a massacre and its aftermath online epub pdf audiblekindle, its easy way to streaming one of us. Arriving, he presented himself to colonel john hill, the governor, and stated his intentions to comply with the kings wishes.
William croft dickinson references glencoe in his 1963 short story the return of the native. The glen was his legendary home and his memory is preserved in a number of place names, for example sgor nam fiannaidh rock of the feinn. As mentioned, i was under the impression that it was mainly a clan feud. In 1688, william took the throne of england and scotland from james vii ii of england. The real moving spirits in the bloody drama were the earl of breadalbane, secretary stair, the duke of argyll, and campbell of glenlyon.
History of glencoe the first historical figure connected with glencoe was fingal, one of the greatest celtic heroes and leader of the feinn, warriors of gaelic mythology. Not traditional as many think but written by jim mclean in 1963. It tells the story of the infamous massacre of the. Martin, cites the glencoe massacre as one of two historical influences on the infamous red wedding in his 2000 book a storm of swords. The story of the massacre new impression by john prebble isbn. On 27 august 1691 king william offered the highland clans a pardon for their part in the jacobite rising if they agreed to pledge allegiance to him before new years day. If you are ever fortunate enough to be driving through glencoe, pull over in a quiet spot there are many of them get out of the car, have a look around you, and just listen.
The corries massacre of glencoe with lyrics view 1080 hd duration. Glencoe the story of the massacre by john prebble, paperback. Oct 22, 2016 probably the most well known is the story of the glencoe massacre. Yeah, sources not quite the books from countries in the world are provided. The massacre of glencoe was an incident in scotland in 1692, during the era of the glorious revolution and the jacobite rebellion. The story of a massacre and its aftermath was written by best authors. By the accident of reporting to the wrong official at the last possible moment, clan macdonald of glencoe missed the vital deadline. It is all heretreachery, intrigue, treason, honour, poetry and blood thirsty fights.