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Domestic annals of Scotland, from the reformation to the revolution (Volume I)

Domestic annals of Scotland, from the reformation to the revolution (Volume I)

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General ReferenceGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 9389247640
ISBN13: 9789389247640
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 29 2019
Pages: 564
Weight: 1.56
Height: 1.26 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Scotland changes in a single generation - and the aftershocks last a century. So much is at stake. In Volume I of Robert Chambers's Domestic Annals of Scotland, the great antiquary gathers scottish historical annals from the Reformation through the turmoil that shapes a nation. These entries move between court and kirk, burgh and battlefield, capturing everyday life in Scotland alongside the headline turns of power. Expect a vivid thread through 16th century Scotland and 17th century Scotland: the shadow of Mary Queen of Scots, hard-edged scottish reformation history, and the rising pressure of covenanter church conflicts. It is history as lived, not merely proclaimed. Chambers writes with a journalist's eye and a historian's patience, turning public events into a readable record of how Scots argued, worshipped, worked, celebrated, and endured. Used as a scottish history reference, it also rewards the curious browser: dates and incidents you can dip into, then follow for hours. For scotland genealogy research, the texture of communities and institutions offers context beyond family names. For scottish studies students, it stands as a foundational guide to the long road towards glorious revolution Scotland, and a cornerstone of any complete history collection. A companion for libraries and armchairs alike. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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