Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Fifty Years Struggle of the Scottish Covenanters, 1638-88"" by James Dodds is a historical account of the Scottish Covenanters' struggle for religious freedom and political autonomy from the 17th century until the end of the Glorious Revolution in 1688. The Covenanters were a group of Scottish Presbyterians who opposed the attempts of the Stuart kings to impose Anglican practices on the Scottish Church. The book traces the events leading up to the signing of the National Covenant in 1638 and the subsequent conflicts with the Crown, including the Bishops' Wars, the English Civil War, and the Restoration. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political and religious factors that shaped the Covenanters' struggle, as well as the key figures and events that defined it. The book also explores the impact of the Covenanters' legacy on Scottish history and culture. Overall, ""The Fifty Years Struggle of the Scottish Covenanters, 1638-88"" is an important historical work that sheds light on a pivotal period in Scottish history and the struggle for religious and political freedom.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.
