The Martyrs, Heroes And Bards Of The Scottish Covenant

The Martyrs, Heroes And Bards Of The Scottish Covenant is a historical book written by George Gilfillan. The book is focused on the Scottish Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who signed the National Covenant in 1638, pledging to uphold the Presbyterian system of church government and resist any attempts to impose Anglican practices on them. The book is divided into three parts: The Martyrs, The Heroes, and The Bards. In the first part, The Martyrs, the author recounts the stories of the Scottish Covenanters who were persecuted, tortured, and killed for their beliefs during the 17th century. The second part, The Heroes, describes the military leaders and political figures who led the Covenanters in their resistance against the English monarchy and the Scottish government. The third and final part, The Bards, celebrates the poets and writers who captured the spirit of the Scottish Covenant in their works.Throughout the book, Gilfillan emphasizes the courage, faith, and sacrifice of the Scottish Covenanters, portraying them as heroes and martyrs who stood up for what they believed in, even in the face of persecution and death. The book also provides a detailed account of the political and religious context of the time, shedding light on the complex history of Scotland during the 17th century.Overall, The Martyrs, Heroes And Bards Of The Scottish Covenant is a comprehensive and inspiring account of the Scottish Covenanters and their struggle for religious freedom and independence.The Purpose Of This Volume Is To Present A Succinct And Impartial Account Of The History Of The Scottish Covenant, An Unbiased Estimate Of The Character Of Its Principal Actors, And Some General Deductions Applicable To The Great Question Of The Present Day.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.