The Scottish Covenanters (1887)

The Scottish Covenanters is a historical book written by James Taylor and originally published in 1887. The book focuses on the history of the Scottish Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who signed the National Covenant in 1638 to protest against the interference of the English monarchy in the Scottish Church. The book covers the period from the signing of the National Covenant to the end of the Covenanting movement in the late 17th century. The book describes the Covenanters' struggle for religious freedom and their resistance against the persecution by the English government and the Scottish monarchy. It also explores the social and political context of the era, including the conflicts between the Covenanters and the Royalists, and the impact of the Covenanting movement on Scottish society. The Scottish Covenanters is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Scottish history, as well as for anyone interested in the history of religious and political movements in Scotland. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to a wide audience. Overall, it provides a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most important periods in Scottish history.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.