The Good Old Times V2 - William Harrison Ainsworth - Bog

The Good Old Times V2: The Story Of The Manchester Rebels Of �������45 is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. It is the second volume in a series that chronicles the events of the Jacobite rising of 1745, which was an attempt by the exiled Stuart dynasty to regain the British throne.The novel follows the story of the Manchester Rebels, a group of Jacobite supporters who rose up against the Hanoverian government in support of Bonnie Prince Charlie. The rebellion was ultimately unsuccessful, and many of the rebels were executed or imprisoned.Ainsworth's novel is a fictionalized account of the rebellion, but it is based on historical events and features real-life figures such as James FitzJames, the Duke of Berwick, and the Earl of Derwentwater. The novel also includes elements of romance and adventure, as well as political intrigue and betrayal.Overall, The Good Old Times V2: The Story Of The Manchester Rebels Of �������45 is a gripping and well-researched historical novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into a turbulent period of British history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Jacobite rebellion or 18th-century British politics and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.