Publisher's Synopsis
The Convention of Royal Burghs of Scotland: From Its Origin Down to the Completion of the Treaty of Union Between England and Scotland in 1707 is a historical book written by John Mackay. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Convention of Royal Burghs of Scotland, from its inception to the completion of the Treaty of Union between England and Scotland in 1707. The Convention of Royal Burghs was a representative body of the royal burghs of Scotland, which played a significant role in Scottish politics and governance during the early modern period. Mackay's book explores the origins of the Convention, its structure and function, and its relationship with the Scottish monarchs and the Scottish Parliament. The author also discusses the various issues and challenges faced by the Convention over the years, including the struggle for power with the Scottish Parliament and the impact of the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution on Scottish politics. The book's primary focus is on the Convention's role in the negotiations leading up to the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England in 1707. Mackay provides a detailed account of the Convention's involvement in the negotiations, its debates and discussions, and its ultimate decision to support the Treaty. Overall, The Convention of Royal Burghs of Scotland: From Its Origin Down to the Completion of the Treaty of Union Between England and Scotland in 1707 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, politics, and governance during the early modern period.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.
