The Story of the Scottish Covenants in Outline, written by David Hay Fleming and first published in 1904, is a historical account of Scotland's religious and political struggles during the 17th century. The book focuses on the Scottish Covenanters, a group of Presbyterians who signed several covenants with God and each other to protect their religious freedoms from the interference of the Stuart monarchs, particularly Charles I and II. Fleming's work provides a concise overview of the main events and figures involved in the ...
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The Story of the Scottish Covenants in Outline, written by David Hay Fleming and first published in 1904, is a historical account of Scotland's religious and political struggles during the 17th century. The book focuses on the Scottish Covenanters, a group of Presbyterians who signed several covenants with God and each other to protect their religious freedoms from the interference of the Stuart monarchs, particularly Charles I and II. Fleming's work provides a concise overview of the main events and figures involved in the Scottish Covenanting movement, including the signing of the National Covenant in 1638, the battles of Drumclog and Bothwell Bridge, and the persecution and martyrdom of prominent Covenanters such as James Renwick and Margaret Wilson. The author also explores the theological and ideological underpinnings of the Covenanters' beliefs, as well as their impact on Scottish society and politics.Overall, The Story of the Scottish Covenants in Outline offers a comprehensive introduction to a pivotal period in Scottish history, shedding light on the struggles for religious liberty and political autonomy that continue to resonate in contemporary Scotland.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.
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