Publisher's Synopsis
Lives of the Scottish Covenanters is a book written by John Howie, which provides a brief historical account of the most eminent noblemen, gentlemen, ministers, and others who played a significant role in the Scottish Covenanters movement. The Scottish Covenanters were a group of Presbyterians who signed the National Covenant in 1638, pledging to defend their religious and political liberties against the attempts of the Stuart kings to impose their own religious views on Scotland. The book provides biographical sketches of the most important figures in the Covenanters movement, including John Knox, Andrew Melville, James Guthrie, and Samuel Rutherford, among others. It also includes accounts of the most significant events in the movement's history, such as the signing of the National Covenant, the battles of Drumclog and Bothwell Bridge, and the persecution and martyrdom of many Covenanters.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, particularly the history of the Scottish Reformation and the Covenanters movement. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the lives and struggles of these important figures, and sheds light on the religious and political tensions that shaped Scotland in the 17th century.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.
