54. Discussing the Jacobite Rising and the Road to Culloden (1745-46) with Toby McLeod

On this episode, Mark welcomes Toby McLeod onto the syndicate to discuss the road to the Battle of Culloden (1746) and the Jacobite Rising of 1745. On this first episode, they discuss the rival sides, the domestic backgrounds and the international conflict that provided the cauldron in which the rising happened. This includes the campaign in 1745-6, such as the Battles of Prestonpans and Falkirk, the turn around at Derby and then onto the moors near Inverness in Scotland. A complicated period in British history where Mark and Toby seek to establish a understandable background to later discuss what happened at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. From the macro to the micro topics of history, The History Syndicate Podcast is the forum for all with a common interest in all things history. The views expressed are those of the author and guest. They do not represent any views of any other organisation or institution. Hosted by Mark Martin. With guest Toby McLeod. Edited and produced by Mark Martin. Music: 'Throughout History' available via Async. Audio: Mixed using Async. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.