The History Of The State And Sufferings Of The Church Of Scotland V2

""The History of the State and Sufferings of the Church of Scotland V2: From the Restoration to the Revolution"" is a historical account of the Church of Scotland during a tumultuous period in its history. Written by William Crookshank and originally published in 1812, this book provides a detailed analysis of the political and religious events that shaped the church between the years of 1660 and 1688.The book begins with an overview of the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 and the subsequent persecution of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland. Crookshank describes the various acts of repression and violence that were inflicted upon the church during this time, including the banning of Presbyterian worship and the execution of prominent church leaders.Despite these challenges, the Presbyterian Church continued to thrive, and Crookshank describes how the church was able to maintain its influence and power in Scotland despite the efforts of the ruling government to suppress it. The book also provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which saw the overthrow of King James II and the establishment of a new constitutional settlement in Britain.Overall, ""The History of the State and Sufferings of the Church of Scotland V2: From the Restoration to the Revolution"" provides a fascinating insight into a crucial period in Scottish history and the role played by the Presbyterian Church in shaping the country's political and religious landscape.In Two Volumes.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.