Publisher's Synopsis
The Life Of Lieut. General Hugh Mackay Of Scoury: Commander In Chief Of The Forces In Scotland, 1689-1690 is a historical biography written by John Mackay. The book tells the story of Hugh Mackay, a Scottish soldier who rose to prominence as the Commander-in-Chief of the forces in Scotland during the late 17th century. Mackay played a key role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which saw the overthrow of King James II and the establishment of William III as King of England. The book follows Mackay's life from his early days as a soldier in the Dutch army, through his rise to power in Scotland, to his eventual retirement and death. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including Mackay's own letters and journals, to provide a detailed and engaging account of this important figure in Scottish history. The book will appeal to anyone interested in military history, Scottish history, or the Glorious Revolution.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.
