Jacobite Broadsheets

Jacobite broadsheets were newspapers or printed posters from the late 17th and early 18th centuries that supported the Jacobite movement, which aimed to restore the deposed Catholic King James II of England and his descendants to the British throne. These publications conveyed political messages, rallying support among Catholics and some Protestants, often blending news, propaganda, and calls for action. They played a role in promoting Jacobite causes during events like the uprisings of 1715 and 1745, serving as tools for communication and agitation within a politically volatile period in British history.