The History of Rob Roy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alexander Hasties Millar

 
9780267419821: The History of Rob Roy (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Uncover the real Rob Roy through new archival evidence and careful, even-handed analysis.

This authoritative history places Rob Roy Macgregor in the broader context of 18th‑century Scotland, exploring how a famed outlaw became a household name. It threads private letters and family archives into a balanced portrait, separating legend from fact while illuminating the world he lived in.

  • Learn how the Highlands, clans, and border politics shaped his life and times
  • See how contemporary sources portray him and how later biographers have interpreted his actions
  • Follow his story from early origins to the notable battles and the end of an era
  • Discover notes, appendices, and relics that shed light on the period and its memory
Ideal for readers of Scottish history, biographical history, and readers curious about the man behind the legend of Rob Roy.

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