KING GEORGE'S HANGMAN: Henry Hawley and the Battle of Falkirk 1746

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Details 'Hangman Hawley,' a villain that held a prominent place in Jacobite demonology as well as held in contempt by those who opposed the Jacobite cause. He is reputed to have been a man who enjoyed hanging his own soldiers, looting from his enemies, and harrying defeated foes, yet he was defeated in the only battle that he ever held command. Covers both Hawley's professional and personal life; in both, he was a figure of controversy. Contains six black and white illustrations, seven black and white photos, and two maps.