Fifty Years Struggle Of The Scottish Covenanters, 1638-88 (1860)

The book titled ""The Fifty Years Struggle Of The Scottish Covenanters, 1638-88"" was written by James Dodds in the year 1860. It is a historical account of the Scottish Covenanters, who were a group of Scottish Presbyterians who signed the National Covenant in 1638, pledging to uphold the Presbyterian form of worship and church government against the imposition of the Episcopal system by the Stuart kings.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the struggles and challenges faced by the Scottish Covenanters during a period of fifty years, from 1638 to 1688. It covers various important events, such as the Bishops' Wars, the English Civil War, the Restoration of the monarchy, and the Glorious Revolution.The author has used a narrative style to present the historical facts and has included many primary sources, such as letters, diaries, and official documents, to support his arguments. The book also sheds light on the religious, social, and political context of the time, and how it influenced the Covenanters' struggle.Overall, ""The Fifty Years Struggle Of The Scottish Covenanters, 1638-88"" is a comprehensive and informative account of the Scottish Presbyterian movement and their struggle for religious freedom and political autonomy in the seventeenth century. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in Scottish history and the Presbyterian Church.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.